John Wherritt
Roseville,MI
Summary
Telecommunications field professional with nearly 10 years of utility and infrastructure experience supporting field documentation, mapping, damage prevention, and construction coordination. Strong ability to identify telecom structures and equipment in the field, on blueprints, as-builts, and in related software systems. Experienced working around underground and aerial telecom infrastructure, including vaults, remote terminals, pedestals, interfaces, terminals, and associated network equipment. Familiar with field verification activities that support fiber projects, pole attachment review, make-ready planning, and accurate infrastructure records. Known for safety, accuracy, troubleshooting, and clear communication in fast-paced outdoor environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Analyst
Randstad
Royal Oak, MI
10.2025 - Current
- Collect GPS coordinates and detailed field data for utility infrastructure projects.
- Document new construction activity, field conditions, and asset information to support mapping accuracy.
- Capture site photos and maintain organized records for project documentation and map updates.
- Update records and maps using CAD-based tools and related software.
- Assist crews with red-line updates, measurements, and field verification.
- Support right-of-way validation and review field changes affecting infrastructure records.
- Collect field measurements, GPS data, and site photos to support infrastructure records and telecom-related project planning.
- Verify field conditions against maps, prints, and existing records to help identify discrepancies before construction updates.
- Support documentation used for fiber-related projects, pole attachment review, make-ready planning, and right-of-way validation.
- Review infrastructure changes in the field and update records to improve mapping accuracy for future construction work.
Utility Locate Technician
USIC
Roseville, MI
03.2016 - 10.2025
- Located underground gas, electric, phone, and cable infrastructure to support safe excavation and project planning.
- Identified telecom structures and equipment in the field and through blueprints, as-builts, and mapping tools.
- Worked around telecom vaults, remote terminals, pedestals, and various network interfaces in active field environments.
- Recognized aerial telecom terminals and related equipment to support accurate field verification and documentation.
- Assisted with damage investigations, field reporting, and photo documentation.
- Helped train newer technicians on troubleshooting difficult locates, field decision-making, and safe work practices.
- Communicated with contractors and project teams to confirm scope, timing, and work progress.
- Served on the district safety committee for multiple years and supported teams in multiple regions.
- Identified existing underground and aerial telecom facilities in support of safe excavation and infrastructure planning.
- Verified telecom equipment locations in the field using prints, as-builts, and related mapping tools.
- Worked around poles, terminals, pedestals, vaults, and remote terminals while documenting existing infrastructure conditions.
- Provided field awareness that supported telecom construction, route planning, and attachment-related work.
- Documented site conditions with photos and clear notes to support project coordination and post-field review.
- Recognized infrastructure conflicts and communicated findings to crews and contractors before work progressed.
Education
Some College - Exercise Science
Lake Superior State University
Sault Sainte Marie, MIHigh School Diploma - undefined
Brimley Jr./Sr. High School
Brimley, MISkills
Telecommunications infrastructure identification
Fiber infrastructure field support
Pole attachment verification
Aerial telecom equipment identification
Underground telecom structure identification
Blueprint interpretation
As-built interpretation
Field documentation
GPS data collection
GIS support
CAD support
Utility locating
Telecom vaults
Remote terminals
Pedestals
Photo documentation
Construction coordination
Safety compliance
Troubleshooting
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Mechanical knowledge
Outdoor work
Communication skills
Resume Headline
Telecommunications Technician | Pole Fielding | Fiber, Utility Locate, and Field Documentation Specialist
Certification
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
- Driver's License
Timeline
Engineering Analyst
Randstad
10.2025 - Current
Utility Locate Technician
USIC
03.2016 - 10.2025
Some College - Exercise Science
Lake Superior State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Brimley Jr./Sr. High School