Automotive Technician Apprentice — Military Veterans

Job overview

The Automotive Technician Apprentice role is an onsite, full-time position in Baton Rouge, LA. Compensation is not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program helps military veterans transition into automotive work at a participating Kia dealership. Working alongside experienced technicians and service professionals, the apprentice develops skills to diagnose, service, and repair Kia vehicles. The one-year competency-based apprenticeship leads to Kia Service Technician certification and is GI Bill-approved; eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance during the apprenticeship.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems
• perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs using Kia procedures and equipment
• complete repair orders and warranty documentation
• test-drive vehicles and verify repair quality
• communicate with service advisors and shop foremen
• maintain a safe and organized work environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive technician apprentice

military veterans

kia vehicles

apprenticeship

gi bill approved

service technician certification

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

baton rouge la

full-time

veteran-focused program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employment, structured apprenticeship and training, tools and support, and potential Monthly Housing Allowance through the GI Bill for eligible veterans.

Why this role

One-year competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification; eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance.

About the employer

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