Control and valve installers and repairers 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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- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers
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What do they typically do
- Connect regulators to test stands, and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications
- Turn meters on or off to start or close service
- Disconnect or remove defective or unauthorized meters using hand tools
- Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers
- Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made
- Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters
- Take apart and repair mechanical control devices or valves such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches
- Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +0.5%
Job Openings 156
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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