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Kia Technician Jobs Near You
Wrench on one of the hottest lineups in the industry with a book of business that never dries up — Kia’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and factory warranty keep our bays full. Apply in five minutes at Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg in Hattiesburg, MS.
FullWarranty work keeps bays busy
PaidKia factory training on the clock
HealthHealth & dental benefits full-time
UpCertification ladder to master tech
The Role
Inside the Job
No mystery, no bait-and-switch job post. Here’s the real work, what it takes, and what it pays back.
What You’ll Do
- Diagnose and repair the full Kia lineup — gas, hybrid, PHEV and EV
- Perform warranty, recall and customer-pay work to factory spec
- Document findings clearly for advisors and customers
- Keep certifications current through Kia factory training
What You Bring
- Automotive repair experience (Kia/Hyundai a plus, not required)
- Your own tools and a valid driver’s license
- ASE or factory certifications a plus — we’ll build on them
- Pride in clean, right-the-first-time work
Pay & Benefits
- Health & dental benefits + paid vacation
- Kia factory training & certification path — paid
- Consistent volume in a modern shop
Why Here
A Career, Not Just a Job
Locally owned, promote-from-within, and a customer base that names our people in five-star reviews. Read what customers say about the team you’d join.
Kia Technician Jobs FAQs
What does a Kia technician role pay at Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg?⌄
Full-time service roles include health and dental benefits, paid vacation and paid Kia factory training. Technician pay scales with certification level — ask the service director about the current pay plan for your experience.
What experience do I need?⌄
Automotive repair experience (Kia/Hyundai a plus, not required). Also valuable: your own tools and a valid driver’s license; ASE or factory certifications a plus — we’ll build on them.
How do I apply?⌄
Apply online right on this page — it takes five minutes — or apply in person at the dealership on US-98 in Hattiesburg. You can also call and ask for the department’s hiring manager.
Is Kia factory training really paid?⌄
Yes. Kia certification coursework and factory training happen on the clock, and your certification level raises your earning power as you climb from C-tech to B-tech to master technician. You keep the certifications for your whole career.
What are the shop hours and schedule like?⌄
The service department runs a steady Monday–Saturday schedule with no Sunday hours — and no overnight shifts. Ask the service director about the current schedule for this role; most technician positions run a consistent weekday-heavy week.
Kia Technician Jobs on the Pine Belt
Looking for Kia technician jobs near me? Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg hires service and shop talent from Hattiesburg, Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, Laurel, Columbia, Wiggins and across the Pine Belt. Explore related openings — master technician jobs, B technician jobs, C technician jobs, Kia mechanic jobs — or see all automotive jobs in Hattiesburg, MS and the careers hub.
Dealership vs. Independent Shop Careers
The biggest difference between dealership technician jobs and turning wrenches at an independent shop or oil-change chain is the floor under your feet. A franchised Kia dealership runs on factory warranty work, recall campaigns and a maintenance customer base that returns on schedule — so flag hours don’t evaporate when the neighborhood slows down. Add paid Kia factory training (independent shops rarely pay you to get certified), factory scan tools and wiring diagrams instead of aftermarket guesswork, air-conditioned bays, and a certification ladder that raises your rate as you climb. If you’ve been piecing together hours at a chain, a career in our Kia service center is the version of this trade with a pension-shaped future.
An Easy Commute From Anywhere on the Pine Belt
The dealership sits on US-98 in west Hattiesburg — right where I-59, US-49, US-98 and US-11 converge, minutes from Petal and the Oak Grove corridor, a straight shot down I-59 from Laurel and Ellisville or up US-49 from Wiggins and the coast, and an easy run in on US-98 from Columbia and Sumrall. Team members commute from across the Pine Belt — Purvis, Lumberton, Collins and beyond. If you’re searching “Kia technician jobs near me” anywhere in the Hattiesburg area or south Mississippi, this one’s inside your radius — and you can see exactly where we are before you apply.