Diesel Technician Apprenticeship (Military Veterans)

Isuzu Service Technician ApprenticeMichiana Isuzu Truck of South Bend, Indiana, is seeking military veterans with mechanical experience who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Isuzu Service Technician.This opportunity is part of the Isuzu Veterans Apprenticeship Program (IVAP), a U.S. Department of Labor and GI Bill®-approved Registered Apprenticeship program designed to help qualified veterans transition into the commercial truck industry. Through IVAP, participants may gain hands-on dealership experience while working toward successful completion of apprenticeship and certification requirements.IVAP connects qualified applicants with participating Isuzu dealerships seeking skilled technical talent. Qualified applicants receive recruiting support, technical screening, dealership referral assistance, and guidance through the Registered Apprenticeship and GI Bill® benefits process, where eligible.As an Isuzu Service Technician Apprentice, you may support dealership service operations by assisting with the inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of Isuzu commercial vehicles. This may include working alongside dealership service teams, participating in on-the-job learning, and completing program-related apprenticeship requirements.Ideal candidates may have experience in one or more of the following areas:Wheeled vehicle maintenanceDiesel mechanicsHeavy equipment maintenanceAutomotive repairAircraft maintenanceGenerator maintenanceFleet maintenanceMilitary maintenance supervisionTransitioning service member or U.S. military veteran status3–5 years of military or civilian technician work experienceHonorable military discharge or Commander's Statement of ServiceHands-on experience with diesel, automotive, heavy equipment, aircraft, generator, fleet maintenance, or related mechanical systemsAbility to provide work referencesClean driving record, as attested by the applicantAbility to complete the IVAP technical assessmentAbility to pass applicable dealership background, driving record, or drug screening requirementsPreferred qualifications include:Diesel engine maintenance or repair experienceExperience with commercial trucks, fleet vehicles, or heavy equipmentFamiliarity with diagnostic tools, hand tools, and shop equipmentExperience working with electrical, braking, suspension, HVAC, or driveline systemsASE certifications, technical school training, or military maintenance trainingStrong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skillsIsuzu IVAP Apprenticeship Highlights:Potential full-time employment with a participating Isuzu dealershipProgram designed specifically to support transitioning service members and U.S. military veteransParticipation in a U.S. Department of Labor and GI Bill®-approved Registered Apprenticeship program, where eligibleEligible veterans may apply for and receive GI Bill® benefits during the apprenticeship, where eligibleAccess to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training needed to complete apprenticeship and certification requirements, as provided through the participating dealership and IVAP program structureOpportunity to apply military mechanical experience toward a civilian Isuzu Service Technician careerRecruiting support, technical screening, dealership referral assistance, and apprenticeship process guidanceHiring decisions, wages, employee benefits, employment offers, and employment conditions are determined by the participating Isuzu dealership. Applicants are applying for employment with a participating Isuzu dealership and not with Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. or Educational Resource Systems, Inc.GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Use of the term does not imply endorsement, affiliation, or approval by VA.