Automotive Technician Apprenticeship for Military Veterans - Williamsburg Kia

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)

Job Description

Williamsburg Kia in Williamsburg , VA, is seeking Military Veterans with mechanical experience who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Automotive Service Technician .

This position is part of the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) , a structured apprenticeship program created by Kia America to help Military Veterans transition into the automotive industry. Through this program, participants gain hands-on dealership experience while completing a one-year competency-based apprenticeship that leads to Kia 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 is GI Bill® approved , allowing eligible Veterans to receive Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) during their apprenticeship.

As an Automotive 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

Requirements

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

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

Basic automotive maintenance or repair experience
Familiarity with diagnostic tools and hand tools
Experience working with engines, electrical systems, or mechanical equipment
ASE certifications or technical training (a plus)

Benefits

Kia VTAP Apprenticeship Highlights

Full-time employment with a participating Kia Retailer
A program designed specifically for Military Veterans, facilitated by Veterans
Participation in a one-year, competency-based GI Bill®-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification
Eligible Veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) through the GI Bill® during the apprenticeship

Apply

Vacancy posted 7 days ago

Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Automotive Technician Apprenticeship for Military Veterans - Williamsburg Kia in Williamsburg, VA vacancy

Automotive Technician Apprenticeship for Military Veterans - Williamsburg Kia
...Automotive Service Technician Williamsburg Kia in Williamsburg, VA, is seeking Military Veterans with mechanical experience who are interested in beginning a rewarding career... ...part of the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP), a structured apprenticeship...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Full time
Kia
Williamsburg, VA
6 days ago
Automotive Technician
$16.63 - $24.99 per hour
785533 Williamsburg Full time 2026_12905 Company Overview Bridgestone Retail... ...Retail Position Summary The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive... .../or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic...
Veteran
Daily paid
Minimum wage
Price work
Full time
Temporary work
Part time
Local area
Relocation package
Flexible hours
Bridgestone Americas
Williamsburg, VA
4 days ago
Automotive Technician
$16.63 - $24.99 per hour
785533 Williamsburg Full time 2026_11651 **Company Overview** Bridgestone Retail Operations... ...** Retail **Position Summary** The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our... .../or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected...
Veteran
Daily paid
Minimum wage
Price work
Full time
Temporary work
Part time
Local area
Flexible hours
Bridgestone Americas
Williamsburg, VA
4 days ago
Automotive Diesel Technician
$43 - $58 per hour
...CMA's Williamsburg Ford | Williamsburg, VA | Full-Time $43.00 - $58.00 per hour based on experience and certification • Up to $10,00... ...sign-on and training bonus for qualified Ford Diesel Master Technicians If you turn wrenches on Power Stroke diesels, you already...
Apprenticeship
Hourly pay
Full time
Relocation package
Carter Myers Automotive
Williamsburg, VA
5 days ago
Automotive Senior Technician
$20.6 - $31.12 per hour
## Automotive Senior TechnicianApplylocations: 026573 Williamsburg Rdtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition... ...**Position Summary**The Senior Technician position requires your talent... ...expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other...
Veteran
Daily paid
Minimum wage
Price work
Full time
Temporary work
Part time
Local area
Flexible hours
Bridgestone America, Inc.
Williamsburg, VA
2 days ago
Pastry A - Williamsburg Lodge
...producing finished tortes Completion of a pastry or baking apprenticeship, Associates Degree in Pastry and Baking, or 2 years related... ...work shift Who We Are: Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic...
Apprenticeship
Shift work
Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA
2 days ago
Custodial Services Worker - Anheuser-Busch Williamsburg Brewery
$15 - $17 per hour
Custodial Services Worker - Anheuser-Busch Williamsburg Brewery Why Us Getting Hired Life at Aramark Aramark.com Location... ...orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable...
Veteran
Hourly pay
Local area
Aramark
Williamsburg, VA
5 days ago
Experienced Automotive Service Technician -Williamsburg Ford
...Automotive Technician CMA’s Williamsburg Ford is seeking a Skilled Automotive Technician to join our growing team. As part of the CMA family, you’ll be working in a collaborative, customer-focused environment where your expertise is valued and your growth is supported...
Cmacars
Williamsburg, VA
4 days ago
Internal Auditor
$65k - $88.6k
...Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at... ...information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana... ...and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment....
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Full time
Temporary work
Work at office
Humana
Yorktown, VA
7 hours ago
Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $1,737 to $2,007 per week in Williamsburg, VA
$1,737 - $2,007 per week
...Physical Therapist Location: Williamsburg, VA Agency: National Staffing Solutions Pay: $1,737 to $2,007 per week Shift... ...of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status....
Veteran
Full time
Contract work
Shift work
National Staffing Solutions
Williamsburg, VA
1 day ago
Dispatcher for Trucking and Materials
...age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity... ...and transfers, training (including apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship when required),... ...age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Work at office
Local area
Branscome
Williamsburg, VA
8 days ago
Heavy Equipment Operator - Charles City
...age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity... ...and transfers, training (including apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship when required),... ...age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Work experience placement
Local area
Night shift
Weekend work
Branscome
Williamsburg, VA
21 days ago
Ready-Mix Truck Driver - Hampton Roads
...Real ID for the purposes of accessing military bases If you do not have a Real ID,... ...age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity... ...and transfers, training (including apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship when required),...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Work experience placement
Local area
Night shift
Branscome
Williamsburg, VA
4 days ago
Tire Service Technician - Williamsburg
...Part-Time Tire Technician At Discount Tire, we change more than... ...Team mindset: Former athlete, military team member, or hands-on... ...lift at least 50 pounds Automotive enthusiasm: It's a plus but... ...status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,...
Veteran
Weekly pay
Part time
Local area
Discount Tire
Williamsburg, VA
2 days ago
Timberland: Seasonal Sales Associate - Williamsburg Premium Outlets
$14 - $19.8 per hour
...disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application...
Veteran
Hourly pay
Seasonal work
Local area
Timberland
Williamsburg, VA
3 days ago
Automotive Technician
Join the Winning Team at Casey Auto Group - Experienced Automotive Technicians Wanted! Are you a skilled automotive technician ready to take... ..., national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,...
Veteran
Weekly pay
Temporary work
Local area
Casey Toyota
Williamsburg, VA
5 days ago
ASE Automotive Technician
$23.28 - $41.94 per hour
...without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable...
Veteran
Hourly pay
Full time
Local area
Relocation package
CarMax
Toano, VA
2 days ago
Automotive Maintenance Technician
...Maintenance TechnicianThe Maintenance Technician is an entry level position in which you will... ...how to diagnose and repair basic automotive including brakes, alignments, suspensions... ...and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected...
Veteran
Daily paid
Minimum wage
Full time
Temporary work
Part time
Local area
Bridgestone Americas
Williamsburg, VA
4 days ago
Experienced Automotive Technician / Mechanic
$23.28 - $41.94 per hour
...without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable...
Veteran
Hourly pay
Full time
Local area
Relocation package
Carmax, Carmax
Williamsburg, VA
1 day ago
Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $1,956 to $2,156 per week in Williamsburg, VA
$1,956 - $2,156 per week
...Physical Therapist Location: Williamsburg, VA Agency: Jackson Therapy Partners Pay: $1,956 to $2,156 per week Shift Information... ...and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating...
Veteran
Weekly pay
Full time
Contract work
Temporary work
Immediate start
Relocation package
Shift work
Jackson Therapy Partners
Williamsburg, VA
1 day ago
Apprentice Cook - Williamsburg Inn
...to 50 pounds Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Colonial Williamsburg
Apprenticeship
Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA
6 days ago
Behavior Technician - RBT/BT - Full-Time
$23.5 per hour
...Description Job Description Behavior Technician - RBT/BT - Full-Time ABA Centers of... ...level upon competency completion) Apprenticeship program: training and supervision hours... ...identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Hourly pay
Full time
Monday to Friday
Weekend work
Afternoon shift
ICBD
Williamsburg, VA
6 days ago
Survey Field Technician - Instrument Operator
...detail to fill a position as a Survey Field Technician. We are looking for candidates with 0-5... ...record · CST or Survey Apprenticeship Preferred Physical Requirements... ...national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Work at office
CARDINAL CIVIL RESOURCES
Williamsburg, VA
20 days ago
Automotive Technician - Technician
$16 - $30 per hour
...Automotive Technician - Technician Monro's family of brands is one of the leading automotive service and tire dealers in the United States... ...orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal,...
Veteran
Hourly pay
Price work
Full time
Part time
Local area
Immediate start
Flexible hours
Weekend work
Afternoon shift
Monro, Inc.
Williamsburg, VA
2 days ago
Automotive Diesel Technician
$42 per hour
...Diesel TechnicianWe are seeking a highly skilled Master Diesel Technician to join our service team. This role is reserved for an... ...ensuring all work meets OEM and dealership standards.Why CMA's Williamsburg Ford?Busy, well-managed Ford service departmentLeadership that...
Relocation package
Carter Myers Automotive
Williamsburg, VA
2 days ago
Automotive Technician
$16.63 - $24.99 per hour
Job Category Retail Position Summary The Automotive Technician plays a pivotal role within our automotive service team. As a vital member, you... ..., gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state...
Veteran
Daily paid
Minimum wage
Price work
Temporary work
Local area
Flexible hours
Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
Williamsburg, VA
2 days ago
Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship
$17 - $23.25 per hour
Our pharmacy technician positions have undergone an exciting transformation, moving from... ...by ASHP & Department of Labor. This apprenticeship program gives you an entry point to a career... ...Employer, including disability/veterans. The actual compensation that you will...
Apprenticeship
Veteran
Hourly pay
Work experience placement
Local area
Immediate start
Flexible hours
Afternoon shift
Walgreens
Williamsburg, VA
3 days ago
Mid Level Automotive Technician - Williamsburg, VA
$13.27 - $24.66 per hour
...Mid-Level Automotive Technician Let's connect. Apply today to schedule your on site interview! The pay range for this position is $13.27 - $24.66/hr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market...
Immediate start
Shift work
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Williamsburg, VA
6 days ago
Full Time Cook - Restaurant - Hospitality
...Cook – Full Time Williamsburg Post Acute & Rehabilitation – Williamsburg, VA Join a team that cares as much... ...identity, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active duty, veterans, reservists,...
Veteran
Full time
Williamsburg Post Acute & Rehabilitation VA
Williamsburg, VA
5 days ago
Housekeeping Laundry Aide
...Now Hiring: Housekeeping/Laundry Aide Location: Williamsburg Post Acute and Rehabilitation - Williamsburg,... ...gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and...
Veteran
Full time
Immediate start
Flexible hours
Williamsburg-Post-Acute-
Williamsburg, VA
2 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Automotive Technician Apprenticeship for Military Veterans - Williamsburg Kia. Be the first to apply!