Military Veteran Automotive Technician, Cavenaugh Kia

Job overview

The Military Veteran Automotive Technician, Cavenaugh Kia role is onsite in Jonesboro, AR. Compensation is not specified. Kia’s Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program supports eligible veterans pursuing Kia service technician certification through employment with a participating, independently operated Kia retailer. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles and completes repair and warranty orders under retailer and Kia procedures. The role contributes to timely, accurate vehicle service and customer experience while participating in a one-year competency-based apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brake, HVAC, and electrical systems
• complete repair and warranty request orders according to Kia and retailer policies
• test-drive vehicles and use diagnostic strategies, equipment, and tools
• perform services and repairs in a timely manner
• communicate with the shop foreman and service advisor.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

military veteran automotive technician

cavenaugh kia

kia vtap

automotive repair

kia service technician

jonesboro ar

full-time

veteran apprenticeship

one-year apprenticeship

gi bill approved

vehicle diagnostics

warranty orders

technical mechanical experience

honorable discharge

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employment with a participating Kia retailer
• access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training for the apprenticeship and certification process
• eligible veterans may apply for a GI Bill monthly housing allowance.

Why this role

The program is designed for veterans and includes a one-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship. Eligible veterans may apply for and receive a GI Bill monthly housing allowance during the apprenticeship.

About the employer

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) is hiring for this role. Industry: New Car Dealers. Sector: 44.