Military Veteran Mechanic - Barker Kia

Kia America • Commerce • 1 day ago
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Kia America

Kia America is the US sales, marketing and distribution arm of the South Korean carmaker Kia Corporation, headquartered in Irvine, California, and it runs the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) that connects military veterans with Kia dealerships. Established in 1992 as Kia Motors America and renamed in 2021, it works with a nationwide network of independently owned Kia retailers, and the VTAP site is hosted by its supplier Educational Resource Systems. The listings are for military veteran automotive technicians and mechanics at individual Kia dealerships across the country, who are hired by the participating retailer rather than by Kia America.
kiavets.com • HQ: Irvine, United States • 5000+ employees • Est. 1992

Kia Retailers are offering skilled and experienced military veterans the opportunity to begin an inspiring career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. To support this Kia Retailer initiative, Kia America, Inc. has established the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP).

Job Description

  • Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles, including engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electrical components.
  • Complete repair orders and warranty request orders in accordance with established Kia and Retailer policies and procedures
  • Test drive vehicles, and analyze, diagnose, and repair components and systems using Kia diagnostic strategies, special equipment, and tools
  • Perform services, diagnostics, and repairs promptly, and communicate with the shop foreman and service advisor to ensure an optimal customer experience.

All potential employment opportunities presented and advertised within this site are with independently owned and operated Kia Retailers. Applicants who seek employment through this site are applying for full-time employment with a participating Kia Retailer and not with KUS or ERS. All employment opportunities listed within this site are subject to applicable Federal and State statutes, rules, and regulations governing employment, which apply to each Kia Retailer’s specific location.

KUS and ERS make no warranties (expressed or implied) or guarantees of employment to any individual seeking to participate in the Kia Veteran Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP). All employment decisions are at the discretion of the specific Kia Retailer to which an employment application is made, conditional upon meeting eligibility, skill, and experience requirements to participate in VTAP.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Honorable Discharge
  • Valid driver's license from any state with a clean driving record
  • Experience in a technical/mechanical field is required
  • Must be willing to complete and pass drug screening and background checks

Benefits

Kia VTAP Apprenticeship Highlights:

  • Full-time employment with a participating Kia Retailer
  • A program designed specifically for Veterans facilitated by Veterans!
  • Participation in a one-year competency-based GI Bill-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification.
  • Access to all tools, equipment, vehicles, and training needed to complete the apprenticeship and certification process
  • Eligible Veterans may apply for and receive a substantial GI Bill© Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) during their apprenticeship.
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