# Automotive Technician - Veterans with 3+ Years of Mechanical Experience

**Company:** [Elite](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/9ApnVzBN9HBYhz9d8NhxEH.md)
**Location:** Middletown, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** ELITE-KA

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## Description

We are seeking **U.S. Military Veterans with an Honorable Discharge and at least 3+ years of hands-on mechanical experience** to join our service team as an Automotive Technician.

Your mechanical experience may come from military service, civilian employment, or a combination of both. Experience maintaining or repairing vehicles, aircraft, heavy equipment, generators, or other mechanical systems is welcome.

This opportunity allows you to apply your technical skills, discipline, and problem-solving abilities to a long-term automotive career while continuing to develop your diagnostic and repair knowledge.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, tire rotations, fluid services, and vehicle inspections.
-   Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues using diagnostic equipment and technical manuals.
-   Inspect and service brakes, steering, suspension, engines, and other vehicle systems.
-   Follow manufacturer specifications and dealership repair procedures.
-   Document completed work and communicate repair recommendations to the service team.
-   Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely.
-   Participate in technical training to strengthen automotive knowledge and repair skills.
-   Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow workplace safety procedures.
-   Work with technicians and service leadership to complete repairs efficiently and accurately.

## Requirements

-   **Must be a U.S. Military Veteran with an Honorable Discharge; documentation required.**
-   **Must have three or more years of hands-on mechanical experience through military service, civilian work, or a combination of both.**
-   Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and willingness to learn.
-   Ability to read and follow technical manuals, repair instructions, and schematics.
-   Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.
-   Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
-   Clean background and ability to meet pre-employment screening requirements.
-   Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
-   Ability to perform essential technician duties, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
-   Availability to begin full-time employment promptly.

**Preferred Qualifications**

-   Military experience maintaining vehicles, aircraft, heavy equipment, generators, or other mechanical systems.
-   Civilian automotive repair or fleet maintenance experience.
-   Experience with electrical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
-   Automotive technical training, ASE certifications, or manufacturer certifications.

## Benefits

-   Full-time employment with a participating Dealers
-   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