Automotive Service Technician — Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program

Job overview

The Automotive Service Technician role is onsite in Auburn, ME, with a participating Kia retailer. Compensation is not specified. Kia’s Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program supports veterans pursuing Kia service technician certification. The technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs Kia vehicles, completes repair and warranty orders, and uses diagnostic strategies and tools to assess vehicle systems. The work supports timely repairs and an optimal customer experience while following retailer and Kia procedures.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems, including engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electrical components
• complete repair and warranty orders under established policies
• test-drive vehicles and use diagnostic strategies, equipment, and tools
• perform services and repairs promptly while communicating with the shop foreman and service advisor.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive service technician

kia

auburn me

full-time

veterans

apprenticeship

kia certification

vehicle diagnostics

vehicle repair

warranty orders

mechanical experience

gi bill-approved program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• One-year GI Bill-approved apprenticeship
• tools, equipment, vehicles, and training
• eligible veterans may apply for a GI Bill monthly housing allowance.

Why this role

The program includes a one-year, competency-based, GI Bill-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification, with 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.