Military Veteran Automotive Technician, Manahawkin Kia

Job overview

The Military Veteran Automotive Technician role is onsite in Manahawkin, NJ; compensation is not specified. The position is with a participating Kia retailer through the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles, completes repair and warranty documentation, and uses diagnostic strategies and tools to support timely service. The role offers eligible veterans a pathway through a competency-based apprenticeship toward Kia Service Technician certification.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems
• complete repair and warranty request orders
• 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 service technician

veterans technician apprenticeship program

manahawkin nj

kia

vehicle diagnostics

automotive repair

gi bill-approved apprenticeship

one-year apprenticeship

full-time employment

service technician certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 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; honorable discharge and technical or mechanical experience are required.

About the employer

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) is hiring for this role. Industry: General Automotive Repair. Sector: 81.