Step 01. Pay
Wachter Lineman Pay and Salary Information
The average Wachter salary ranges from approximately $78,236 per year. Wachter benefits and perks, including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy.

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Wachter is on the cutting-edge of technology and infrastructure installation and has been since 1930.It has 1002 Employees. Working on EV charging stations Project
Step 01. Pay
The average Wachter salary ranges from approximately $78,236 per year. Wachter benefits and perks, including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman apprentices at will be responsible for construction, maintenance and operations. Use shovels, sledge hammers and 90 lb jack hammers. Perform aerial work in a safety belt in a safe and efficient manner
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Wachter Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems such as: switch gears, motor controls, electrical panels, CT cabinets, and conveyor systems.
Step 04. Hiring
A Lineman in Wachter must have the 2 years of working experience, clothing dress, gear tools and hand tools.
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