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Military Veteran Automotive Technician - Auto World Kia

Location
Hicksville, New York, United States
Work mode
On-site
Employment type
Full-time

About the job

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, and 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. 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 Drivers 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

From Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)'s careers page (Workable), checked 30 Oct 2026.

How to apply

  1. Select Apply on apply.workable.com. It opens Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)'s own application form in a new tab, run on Workable.
  2. Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
  3. Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.

Posted 22 Sept 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job

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