description
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
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details
Currently Employed:
380
Projected Annual Job Openings:
30
Typical Hourly Wage:
$35.24 - $53.51
Typical Annual Salary:
$73,300 - $111,290
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
1 to 12 months on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
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Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
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Calibrate instrumentation, such as meters, gauges, and regulators, for pressure, temperature, flow, and level.
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Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
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Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
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Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.
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Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
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Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
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Cut seats to receive new orifices, tap inspection ports, and perform other repairs to salvage usable materials, using hand tools and machine tools.
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Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Ammeters
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Blow torch
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Circuit tester
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Portable data input terminals
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Screwdrivers
Technology:
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Data base user interface and query software
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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Industrial control software
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Operating system software
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Project management software
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