Douglas Knight
Scarborough,ME
Summary
An intelligent, multi-talented, skilled mechanic with good organizational skills and the ability to manage projects, safety, reliability and timely performance. Relates well to all coworkers including EMT's and paramedics.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Ambulance Mechanical Technician
North East Mobile Health
01.2009 - Current
- Diagnosed problems and determined the best solution
- Resolved all types of vehicle problems, maintaining high fleet availability.
- Repaired and modified type I, II, and III ambulances from most coach builders including AEV, PL Custom, Wheeled Coach, Medix, Medtec, Road Rescue, Crestline Coach, Horton, Braun, Demers, and others.
- Very experienced with Ford Econoline, Transit and Chevrolet G-Series van types - (including Ford 6.0 Diesel, 5.4, 6.8, 3.7 and 3.5 gas engines as well as Chevrolet 6.6 diesel, 5.3, 6.0 gas engines)
- Upfitted vehicles for emergency medical use
- Maintained clean and organized work area to easily locate repairing tools and equipment.
EMT-Basic
North East Mobile Health
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Performed medical assessments, including airway management and splinting of fractures.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- MMC Angel Team Member for several years - transported NICU and PICU team members and provided support as needed.
Retail Associate/Rental/Repair Technician
Oak Hill And Dunstan Ace Hardware
06.1998 - 07.2002
Customer service, retail sales, rental sales, ordering, forklift operator, repair of rental equipment and customer items.
Education
No Degree - 5 Year PA Program
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA 09.1999 - 06.2000
No Degree - Computer Science
University of Maine
Orono, ME 09.2000 - 06.2001
Paramedicine
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME 09.2001 - 06.2003
High School Diploma -
Scarborough High School
Scarborough, ME 09.1995 - 06.1999
Skills
- Equipment Installation - installs radio transceivers, modems, cameras, and other ambulance equipment
- Preventive Maintenance - performs comprehensive regular maintenance on vehicles to prevent break down
- Very experienced in automotive A/C repairs including custom ambulance systems
- Experienced at sourcing hard to find and specialty products
- Experienced at outsourcing repairs and working with out side vendors
- Major repairs including engine and transmission replacement
- Diagnosing and repairing electrical problems
- Vehicle modification to accommodate special requirements
- Vehicle appraisal
- Microsoft office products
Certification
- EPA 609 Refrigerant handling Certification
- State of Maine A, E vehicle inspection technician. (D inspection pending)
- AVOC course completed
Hobbies
3d Printing, Motorcycles, Electronics, Cooking
Timeline
Ambulance Mechanical Technician
North East Mobile Health
01.2009 - Current
EMT-Basic
North East Mobile Health
01.2003 - 01.2009
Paramedicine
Southern Maine Community College
09.2001 - 06.2003
No Degree - Computer Science
University of Maine
09.2000 - 06.2001
No Degree - 5 Year PA Program
Duquesne University
09.1999 - 06.2000
Retail Associate/Rental/Repair Technician
Oak Hill And Dunstan Ace Hardware
06.1998 - 07.2002
High School Diploma -
Scarborough High School
09.1995 - 06.1999