KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)
Automotive Technician - Kearny Mesa Kia
KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP), San Diego, California, United States, 92189
KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)
Base pay range: $60,000.00 per year – $80,000.00 per year. Pay will be based on your skills and experience.
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, analyze, diagnose, and repair components and systems using Kia diagnostic strategies, special equipment, and tools.
Perform services, diagnostics, and repairs in a timely fashion while communicating with the shop foreman and service advisor to promote an optimal customer experience.
Qualifications
Honorable Discharge.
Valid driver's license from any state with a clean driving record.
Experience in a technical/mechanical field.
Willingness to complete and pass drug screening and background checks.
Benefits
Full‑time employment with a participating Kia Retailer.
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.
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 decisions are made at the discretion of the specific Kia Retailer to which an application is submitted, conditional upon meeting eligibility, skill, and experience requirements to participate in VTAP.
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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, analyze, diagnose, and repair components and systems using Kia diagnostic strategies, special equipment, and tools.
Perform services, diagnostics, and repairs in a timely fashion while communicating with the shop foreman and service advisor to promote an optimal customer experience.
Qualifications
Honorable Discharge.
Valid driver's license from any state with a clean driving record.
Experience in a technical/mechanical field.
Willingness to complete and pass drug screening and background checks.
Benefits
Full‑time employment with a participating Kia Retailer.
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.
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 decisions are made at the discretion of the specific Kia Retailer to which an application is submitted, conditional upon meeting eligibility, skill, and experience requirements to participate in VTAP.
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