Military Veteran Automotive Technician — Burlington Kia

Job overview

The Military Veteran Automotive Technician — Burlington Kia role is onsite in Burlington, NJ. Compensation is not specified. The position is with a participating, independently owned and operated Kia retailer through the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program, designed for veterans pursuing Kia service-technician certification. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles while completing repair and warranty orders under retailer procedures. The role contributes to timely, accurate service and a positive customer experience, with a one-year competency-based apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems
• complete repair and warranty orders according to Kia and retailer procedures
• test-drive vehicles and use diagnostic strategies, equipment, and tools
• perform services and repairs promptly
• communicate with the shop foreman and service advisor.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive technician

military veteran

kia

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

apprenticeship

service technician certification

burlington nj

vtap

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The program is designed for veterans and includes a one-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship.

About the employer

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