Diesel Technician Apprenticeship (Military Veterans)

Isuzu Trucks of Augusta, Georgia 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.

What You Will Do

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 maintenance

Diesel mechanics

Heavy equipment maintenance

Automotive repair

Aircraft maintenance

Generator maintenance

Fleet maintenance

Military maintenance supervision

Requirements

Transitioning Service Member or U.S. Military Veteran status

3-5 years of military or civilian technician work experience

Honorable military discharge or Commander's Statement of Service

Hands-on experience with diesel, automotive, heavy equipment, aircraft, generator, fleet maintenance, or related mechanical systems

Ability to provide work references

Clean driving record, as attested by the applicant

Ability to complete the IVAP technical assessment

Ability to pass applicable dealership background, driving record, or drug screening requirements

Preferred qualifications include:

Diesel engine maintenance or repair experience

Experience with commercial trucks, fleet vehicles, or heavy equipment

Familiarity with diagnostic tools, hand tools, and shop equipment

Experience working with electrical, braking, suspension, HVAC, or driveline systems

ASE certifications, technical school training, or military maintenance training

Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills

Benefits

Isuzu IVAP Apprenticeship Highlights

Potential full-time employment with a participating Isuzu dealership

Program designed specifically to support Transitioning Service Members and U.S. Military Veterans

Participation in a U.S. Department of Labor and GI Bill-approved Registered Apprenticeship program, where eligible

Eligible Veterans may apply for and receive GI Bill benefits during the apprenticeship, where eligible

Access to tools, equipment, vehicles, and training needed to complete apprenticeship and certification requirements, as provided through the participating dealership and IVAP program structure

Opportunity to apply military mechanical experience toward a civilian Isuzu Service Technician career

Recruiting support, technical screening, dealership referral assistance, and apprenticeship process guidance

Hiring 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.