Military Veteran Automotive Technician – Kia Apprenticeship

Job overview

The Military Veteran Automotive Technician role is onsite in Highland Park, IL; compensation is not specified. Kia’s Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program supports participating Kia retailers in helping eligible veterans begin careers as Kia Certified Service Technicians. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles while completing repair and warranty documentation. The one-year competency-based apprenticeship provides training and a path toward Kia Service Technician certification.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electrical components
• complete repair and warranty orders according to Kia and retailer procedures
• test-drive vehicles and use diagnostic strategies, equipment, and tools
• communicate with the shop foreman and service advisor.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive technician

military veteran

kia service technician

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

apprenticeship

full-time

highland park il

kia vtap

veteran career program

kia vehicles

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• One-year competency-based apprenticeship
• access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training
• eligible veterans may apply for GI Bill monthly housing allowance.

Why this role

For veterans with honorable discharge and technical or mechanical experience; requires a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Apprenticeship includes access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training; eligible veterans may apply for a GI Bill monthly housing allowance.

About the employer

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