Automotive Technician Apprenticeship for Military Veterans - Russ Darrow Kia

Russ Darrow Kia of Madison inMadison, Wisconsing is seekingMilitary Veterans with mechanical experience who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as anAutomotive Service Technician.

This position is part of theKia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP), a structured apprenticeship program created byKia America to help Military Veterans transition into the automotive industry. Through this program, participants gain hands-on dealership experience while completing aone-year competency-based apprenticeship that leads toKia Service Technician certification.

VTAP provides Veterans the opportunity to work full-time at a participating Kia dealership while receiving the training, tools, and support needed to develop into highly skilled automotive technicians. The program isGI Bill® approved, allowing eligible Veterans to receiveMonthly Housing Allowance (MHA) during their apprenticeship.

As anAutomotive Technician Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced technicians and service professionals while developing the technical knowledge and practical skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair Kia vehicles.

Job Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles including engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electrical systems
• Perform vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and mechanical repairs using Kia diagnostic procedures and equipment
• Complete repair orders and warranty documentation according to Kia and dealership policies
• Test drive vehicles and verify repair quality using appropriate diagnostic tools and equipment
• Communicate effectively with service advisors and shop foremen to ensure a positive customer experience
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment while following dealership safety procedures

• Honorable Discharge from U.S. Military Service
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Prior experience in amechanical or technical field
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dealership service environment
• Willingness to completebackground check and drug screening

Kia VTAP Apprenticeship Highlights

• Full-time employment with a participatingKia Retailer
• A program designed specifically forMilitary Veterans, facilitated by Veterans
• Participation in aone-year, competency-based GI Bill® approved apprenticeship leading toKia Service Technician certification
• Eligible Veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) through theGI Bill® during the apprenticeship