Aaron Knight
*** ***** ***** • Mt. Airy, NC ***** • 336-***-**** • *********@*****.***
EDUCATION
B.S. Electronics Engineering Technology, Major: Mechatronics Graduated January 2014
ECPI University, Greensboro, NC
• GPA: 3.8
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Dean’s List, Perfect Attendance
Electrical Lineman Certificate Program, 2010
Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem, NC
CERTIFICATIONS
• Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) • First Aid/ CPR
• Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) • RF Awareness
• Comtrain (Mastec) • OSHA 10
SKILLS
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• AC/DC theory • Soldering
• Analog and digital communication • Pro/E
• Oscilloscopes • Hydraulics
• Function generators • Multisim
• Reading and drawing schematics • Motorola 68HC11 Micro-controller/AsmIDE
• Microsoft Office • Servo Drives
• C programming • Radio Frequency
• AC/DC motors • CDMA
• PLC’s • Able to climb towers while remaining 100
• LCR meter percent tied off
• Rigging
• Pneumatic systems
• Digital and analog multi-meters
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Expert in the use of common hand tools
WORK EXPERIENCE
Tower Technician April 2014-July 2014
Mastec Network Solutions, Charlotte, NC
• Rigging
• Mounted booms, antennas, radios, and squids to the tower.
• Wired squids and Ray Cap DC 6.
• Routed and weatherproofed jumpers, fiber, and power.
• Closeout completion.
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• Exothermic welding.
Line Crew/ Fiber Optic Technician (Internship) December 2013-April 2014
Surry Telephone Membership Corporation, Dobson, NC
• Transferred telephone lines to new poles.
• Spliced fiber optic cable together.
• Made new connections with fiber.
• Set new guys on the telephone poles.
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Groundman October 2010-April 2011
Pike Electric, Mt. Airy, NC
• Built towers and bolted in the power lines to the tower.
• Procured tools and equipment to the linemen working overhead.
• Grounded out high voltage power lines to ensure safety.
• Operated equipment to pull new power lines in place.
• Maintained clearance of debris from the right of way.
• Followed protocol in order to ensure safety and efficiency.
0311 Rifleman/ Team Leader June 2006-July 2010
United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC
• Trained junior Marines to secure areas in a safe, efficient manner.
• Maintained order within the unit in a hostile environment.
• Produced watch schedules.
• Ensured cleanliness and order of all equipment.
• Taught new tactics and worked with platoon and company leaders to come up with Squad Operating Procedures.
• Regularly completed missions without loss of life or equipment.
Farm Labor January 2002 – June 2006
Knight Farm, Summerfield, NC
• Planted, sprayed, fertilized, and harvested crops.
• Monitored, fed, and moved livestock.
• Maintained, troubleshot, and fixed electric fence and electric fence box.
• Maintained and repaired farm equipment.
MILITARY AWARDS
• Combat Action Ribbon (Iraq)
• Humanitarian Service Medal
• Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd award)
• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
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• Iraq Campaign Medal (with One Bronze Service Star)
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• National Defense Service Medal
• Rifle Qualification Badge Expert (3rd award)