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RWC Isuzu Trucks of Mount Vernon, Washington 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 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

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.