Occupation information for

Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.

Currently Employed: 430

Projected Annual Job Openings: 40

Typical Hourly Wage: $32.07 - $45.42

Typical Annual Salary: $66,700 - $94,500

• Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
• Calibrate instrumentation, such as meters, gauges, and regulators, for pressure, temperature, flow, and level.
• Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
• Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
• Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
• Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.
• Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
• Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
• Cut seats to receive new orifices, tap inspection ports, and perform other repairs to salvage usable materials, using hand tools and machine tools.
• Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates.

• Blow torch
• Pipe or tube cutter
• Portable data input terminals
• Screwdrivers
• Slip or groove joint pliers

• Data base user interface and query software
• Industrial control software
• Project management software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software