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KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)

Military Veteran Automotive Technician - Archer Kia

KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP), Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) provided pay range This range is provided by KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $49,000.00/yr - $73,000.00/yr

Kia Retailers are offering skilled and experienced military Veterans with 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, 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

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 individual Kia Retailer's specific location.

Requirements

Honorable discharge

Valid driver’s license from any state with a clean driving record

Experience in a technical/mechanical field

Must be willing to complete and pass drug screening and background checks

Benefits

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

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) by 2x.

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