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- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
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- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job 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.
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Extent Flexibility, Oral Comprehension, Near Vision, and Oral Expression. Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Public Safety and Security, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Quality Control Analysis and Operation Monitoring.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Scheduling Work and Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Processing Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Getting Information
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Documenting/Recording Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Thinking Creatively
Coaching and Developing Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Training and Teaching Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Performing Administrative Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Interacting With Computers
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Extent Flexibility
Oral Comprehension
Near Vision
Oral Expression
Manual Dexterity
Information Ordering
Finger Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Multilimb Coordination
Written Comprehension
Visualization
Problem Sensitivity
Perceptual Speed
Category Flexibility
Control Precision
Visual Color Discrimination
Far Vision
Written Expression
Speech Clarity
Selective Attention
Speech Recognition
Depth Perception
Deductive Reasoning
Flexibility of Closure
Inductive Reasoning
Gross Body Equilibrium
Auditory Attention
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Time Sharing
Stamina
Reaction Time
Hearing Sensitivity
Trunk Strength
Glare Sensitivity
Response Orientation
Static Strength
Memorization
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Limb Movement
Mathematical Reasoning
Rate Control
Dynamic Strength
Number Facility
Spatial Orientation
Speed of Closure
Night Vision
Peripheral Vision
Wrist-Finger Speed
Sound Localization
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Public Safety and Security
Customer and Personal Service
Transportation
Education and Training
Mathematics
Computers and Electronics
Physics
Engineering and Technology
Design
English Language
Clerical
Chemistry
Production and Processing
Building and Construction
Administration and Management
Psychology
Telecommunications
Personnel and Human Resources
Communications and Media
Sales and Marketing
Law and Government
Economics and Accounting
Geography
Biology
Therapy and Counseling
Medicine and Dentistry
Wages
New York
$64,920
Alaska
$64,250
Connecticut
$64,040
Delaware
$62,320
Illinois
$61,720
District of Columbia
$60,200
Colorado
$60,120
Wyoming
$60,110
California
$58,390
New Jersey
$58,000
Nevada
$57,200
Minnesota
$56,750
Ohio
$56,170
South Dakota
$56,040
Michigan
$54,950
Massachusetts
$53,610
Wisconsin
$53,300
Utah
$53,050
Oregon
$52,370
Nebraska
$51,490
Maine
$51,270
North Carolina
$51,250
Washington
$51,120
Pennsylvania
$50,280
South Carolina
$49,690
Montana
$49,400
Missouri
$48,750
Louisiana
$48,590
Hawaii
$46,720
West Virginia
$46,460
Kansas
$46,330
Arizona
$45,630
Rhode Island
$45,600
New Hampshire
$45,070
Virginia
$44,730
North Dakota
$44,590
Iowa
$44,290
Vermont
$44,040
Indiana
$42,360
Maryland
$41,830
Virgin Islands
$41,780
Florida
$39,700
New Mexico
$39,650
Texas
$38,740
Georgia
$38,650
Oklahoma
$38,260
Arkansas
$37,870
Alabama
$35,710
Mississippi
$33,950
Idaho
$33,390
Tennessee
$33,100
Puerto Rico
$32,400
Kentucky
$30,560
Skills
Quality Control Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Repairing
Equipment Maintenance
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Troubleshooting
Active Listening
Operation and Control
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Social Perceptiveness
Writing
Time Management
Active Learning
Monitoring
Speaking
Service Orientation
Equipment Selection
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Systems Analysis
Management of Personnel Resources
Systems Evaluation
Negotiation
Persuasion
Installation
Science
Mathematics
Operations Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Technology Design
Programming
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Relationships
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Independence
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation
Self Control
Initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility
Concern for Others
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Leadership
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Freedom to Make Decisions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Work With Work Group or Team
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Contact With Others
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Physical Proximity
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Standing
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Consequence of Error
Coordinate or Lead Others
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Walking and Running
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Level of Competition
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Degree of Automation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Work Schedules
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Letters and Memos
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Time Pressure
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to High Places
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.
Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates.
Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
Connect regulators to test stands, and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications.
Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools.
Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
- Importance Supplemental-
Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
Examine valves or mechanical control device parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units.
Attach air hoses to meter inlets; then plug outlets and observe gauges for pressure losses in order to test internal seams for leaks.
Dismantle meters, and replace or adjust defective parts such as cases, shafts, gears, disks, and recording mechanisms, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Advise customers on proper installation of valves or regulators and related equipment.
Connect hoses from provers to meter inlets and outlets, and raise prover bells until prover gauges register zero.
Make adjustments to meter components, such as setscrews or timing mechanisms, so that they conform to specifications.
Replace defective parts, such as bellows, range springs, and toggle switches, and reassemble units according to blueprints, using cam presses and hand tools.
Investigate instances of illegal tapping into service lines.
Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
Trace and tag meters or house lines.
Mount and install meters and other electric equipment such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, using electricians' hand tools.
Attach pressurized meters to fixtures which submerge them in water, and observe meters for leaks.
Vary air pressure flowing into regulators and turn handles to assess functioning of valves and pistons.
Measure tolerances of assembled and salvageable parts for conformance to standards or specifications, using gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
Repair leaks in valve seats or bellows of automotive heater thermostats, using soft solder, flux, and acetylene torches.
Clean internal compartments and moving parts, using rags and cleaning compounds.
Repair electric meters and components, such as transformers and relays, and replace metering devices, dial glasses, and faulty or incorrect wiring, using hand tools.
Cut seats to receive new orifices, tap inspection ports, and perform other repairs in order to salvage usable materials, using hand tools and machine tools.
Recondition displacement type gas meters and governors, fabricating, machining, and/or modifying parts needed for repairs.
Reassemble repaired equipment, and solder top, front, and back case panels in place, using soldering guns, power tools, and hand tools.
Calibrate thermostats for specified temperature or pressure settings.
Collect money due on delinquent accounts.
Recommend and write up specifications for changes in hardware, such as house wiring.
Dip valves and regulators in molten lead to prevent leakage, and paint valves, fittings, and other devices, using spray guns.
Splice and connect cables from meters or current transformers to pull boxes or switchboards, using hand tools.
Clean plant growth, scale, paint, soil, and/or rust from meter housings, using wire brushes, scrapers, buffers, sandblasters, and/or cleaning compounds.
Clamp regulator units into vises on stages above water tanks, and attach compressed air hoses to intake ports.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
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 establish or close service.
Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools.
Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
Disassemble 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.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
Clean internal compartments and moving parts, using rags and cleaning compounds.
Examine valves or mechanical control device parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units.
Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
Make adjustments to meter components, such as setscrews or timing mechanisms, so that they conform to specifications.
Attach air hoses to meter inlets; then plug outlets and observe gauges for pressure losses in order to test internal seams for leaks.
Clean plant growth, scale, paint, soil, and/or rust from meter housings, using wire brushes, scrapers, buffers, sandblasters, and/or cleaning compounds.
Vary air pressure flowing into regulators and turn handles to assess functioning of valves and pistons.
Advise customers on proper installation of valves or regulators and related equipment.
Mount and install meters and other electric equipment such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, using electricians' hand tools.
Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
Cut seats to receive new orifices, tap inspection ports, and perform other repairs in order to salvage usable materials, using hand tools and machine tools.
Investigate instances of illegal tapping into service lines.
Replace defective parts, such as bellows, range springs, and toggle switches, and reassemble units according to blueprints, using cam presses and hand tools.
Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
Trace and tag meters or house lines.
Repair electric meters and components, such as transformers and relays, and replace metering devices, dial glasses, and faulty or incorrect wiring, using hand tools.
Dismantle meters, and replace or adjust defective parts such as cases, shafts, gears, disks, and recording mechanisms, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Measure tolerances of assembled and salvageable parts for conformance to standards or specifications, using gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
Reassemble repaired equipment, and solder top, front, and back case panels in place, using soldering guns, power tools, and hand tools.
Recondition displacement type gas meters and governors, fabricating, machining, and/or modifying parts needed for repairs.
Calibrate thermostats for specified temperature or pressure settings.
Repair leaks in valve seats or bellows of automotive heater thermostats, using soft solder, flux, and acetylene torches.
Attach pressurized meters to fixtures which submerge them in water, and observe meters for leaks.
Dip valves and regulators in molten lead to prevent leakage, and paint valves, fittings, and other devices, using spray guns.
Clamp regulator units into vises on stages above water tanks, and attach compressed air hoses to intake ports.
Splice and connect cables from meters or current transformers to pull boxes or switchboards, using hand tools.
Collect money due on delinquent accounts.
Connect hoses from provers to meter inlets and outlets, and raise prover bells until prover gauges register zero.
Recommend and write up specifications for changes in hardware, such as house wiring.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates.
Connect regulators to test stands, and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications.
Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.
Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools.
Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Mount and install meters and other electric equipment such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, using electricians' hand tools.
Recondition displacement type gas meters and governors, fabricating, machining, and/or modifying parts needed for repairs.
Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
Make adjustments to meter components, such as setscrews or timing mechanisms, so that they conform to specifications.
Trace and tag meters or house lines.
Advise customers on proper installation of valves or regulators and related equipment.
Attach air hoses to meter inlets; then plug outlets and observe gauges for pressure losses in order to test internal seams for leaks.
Measure tolerances of assembled and salvageable parts for conformance to standards or specifications, using gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
Clamp regulator units into vises on stages above water tanks, and attach compressed air hoses to intake ports.
Vary air pressure flowing into regulators and turn handles to assess functioning of valves and pistons.
Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
Reassemble repaired equipment, and solder top, front, and back case panels in place, using soldering guns, power tools, and hand tools.
Clean internal compartments and moving parts, using rags and cleaning compounds.
Dismantle meters, and replace or adjust defective parts such as cases, shafts, gears, disks, and recording mechanisms, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
Connect hoses from provers to meter inlets and outlets, and raise prover bells until prover gauges register zero.
Examine valves or mechanical control device parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units.
Cut seats to receive new orifices, tap inspection ports, and perform other repairs in order to salvage usable materials, using hand tools and machine tools.
Replace defective parts, such as bellows, range springs, and toggle switches, and reassemble units according to blueprints, using cam presses and hand tools.
Investigate instances of illegal tapping into service lines.
Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
Calibrate thermostats for specified temperature or pressure settings.
Attach pressurized meters to fixtures which submerge them in water, and observe meters for leaks.
Repair electric meters and components, such as transformers and relays, and replace metering devices, dial glasses, and faulty or incorrect wiring, using hand tools.
Dip valves and regulators in molten lead to prevent leakage, and paint valves, fittings, and other devices, using spray guns.
Recommend and write up specifications for changes in hardware, such as house wiring.
Splice and connect cables from meters or current transformers to pull boxes or switchboards, using hand tools.
Collect money due on delinquent accounts.
Repair leaks in valve seats or bellows of automotive heater thermostats, using soft solder, flux, and acetylene torches.
Clean plant growth, scale, paint, soil, and/or rust from meter housings, using wire brushes, scrapers, buffers, sandblasters, and/or cleaning compounds.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates.
Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools.
Connect regulators to test stands, and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications.
Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Attach pressurized meters to fixtures which submerge them in water, and observe meters for leaks.
Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
Attach air hoses to meter inlets; then plug outlets and observe gauges for pressure losses in order to test internal seams for leaks.
Examine valves or mechanical control device parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units.
Trace and tag meters or house lines.
Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
Clean plant growth, scale, paint, soil, and/or rust from meter housings, using wire brushes, scrapers, buffers, sandblasters, and/or cleaning compounds.
Advise customers on proper installation of valves or regulators and related equipment.
Measure tolerances of assembled and salvageable parts for conformance to standards or specifications, using gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
Connect hoses from provers to meter inlets and outlets, and raise prover bells until prover gauges register zero.
Make adjustments to meter components, such as setscrews or timing mechanisms, so that they conform to specifications.
Cut seats to receive new orifices, tap inspection ports, and perform other repairs in order to salvage usable materials, using hand tools and machine tools.
Dismantle meters, and replace or adjust defective parts such as cases, shafts, gears, disks, and recording mechanisms, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Reassemble repaired equipment, and solder top, front, and back case panels in place, using soldering guns, power tools, and hand tools.
Replace defective parts, such as bellows, range springs, and toggle switches, and reassemble units according to blueprints, using cam presses and hand tools.
Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
Clean internal compartments and moving parts, using rags and cleaning compounds.
Vary air pressure flowing into regulators and turn handles to assess functioning of valves and pistons.
Collect money due on delinquent accounts.
Clamp regulator units into vises on stages above water tanks, and attach compressed air hoses to intake ports.
Repair leaks in valve seats or bellows of automotive heater thermostats, using soft solder, flux, and acetylene torches.
Calibrate thermostats for specified temperature or pressure settings.
Repair electric meters and components, such as transformers and relays, and replace metering devices, dial glasses, and faulty or incorrect wiring, using hand tools.
Investigate instances of illegal tapping into service lines.
Mount and install meters and other electric equipment such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, using electricians' hand tools.
Recommend and write up specifications for changes in hardware, such as house wiring.
Recondition displacement type gas meters and governors, fabricating, machining, and/or modifying parts needed for repairs.
Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
Splice and connect cables from meters or current transformers to pull boxes or switchboards, using hand tools.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates.
Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools.
Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
Connect regulators to test stands, and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications.
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.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Calibrate thermostats for specified temperature or pressure settings.
Recommend and write up specifications for changes in hardware, such as house wiring.
Connect hoses from provers to meter inlets and outlets, and raise prover bells until prover gauges register zero.
Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
Repair electric meters and components, such as transformers and relays, and replace metering devices, dial glasses, and faulty or incorrect wiring, using hand tools.
Clean plant growth, scale, paint, soil, and/or rust from meter housings, using wire brushes, scrapers, buffers, sandblasters, and/or cleaning compounds.
Clean internal compartments and moving parts, using rags and cleaning compounds.
Examine valves or mechanical control device parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units.
Measure tolerances of assembled and salvageable parts for conformance to standards or specifications, using gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
Dip valves and regulators in molten lead to prevent leakage, and paint valves, fittings, and other devices, using spray guns.
Vary air pressure flowing into regulators and turn handles to assess functioning of valves and pistons.
Repair leaks in valve seats or bellows of automotive heater thermostats, using soft solder, flux, and acetylene torches.
Make adjustments to meter components, such as setscrews or timing mechanisms, so that they conform to specifications.
Reassemble repaired equipment, and solder top, front, and back case panels in place, using soldering guns, power tools, and hand tools.
Replace defective parts, such as bellows, range springs, and toggle switches, and reassemble units according to blueprints, using cam presses and hand tools.
Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
Trace and tag meters or house lines.
Cut seats to receive new orifices, tap inspection ports, and perform other repairs in order to salvage usable materials, using hand tools and machine tools.
Splice and connect cables from meters or current transformers to pull boxes or switchboards, using hand tools.
Clamp regulator units into vises on stages above water tanks, and attach compressed air hoses to intake ports.
Advise customers on proper installation of valves or regulators and related equipment.
Mount and install meters and other electric equipment such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, using electricians' hand tools.
Recondition displacement type gas meters and governors, fabricating, machining, and/or modifying parts needed for repairs.
Collect money due on delinquent accounts.
Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
Dismantle meters, and replace or adjust defective parts such as cases, shafts, gears, disks, and recording mechanisms, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Attach pressurized meters to fixtures which submerge them in water, and observe meters for leaks.
Attach air hoses to meter inlets; then plug outlets and observe gauges for pressure losses in order to test internal seams for leaks.
Investigate instances of illegal tapping into service lines.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
Connect regulators to test stands, and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications.
Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools.
Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates.
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.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Splice and connect cables from meters or current transformers to pull boxes or switchboards, using hand tools.
Repair electric meters and components, such as transformers and relays, and replace metering devices, dial glasses, and faulty or incorrect wiring, using hand tools.
Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
Collect money due on delinquent accounts.
Calibrate thermostats for specified temperature or pressure settings.
Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
Clean plant growth, scale, paint, soil, and/or rust from meter housings, using wire brushes, scrapers, buffers, sandblasters, and/or cleaning compounds.
Make adjustments to meter components, such as setscrews or timing mechanisms, so that they conform to specifications.
Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
Vary air pressure flowing into regulators and turn handles to assess functioning of valves and pistons.
Cut seats to receive new orifices, tap inspection ports, and perform other repairs in order to salvage usable materials, using hand tools and machine tools.
Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
Repair leaks in valve seats or bellows of automotive heater thermostats, using soft solder, flux, and acetylene torches.
Connect hoses from provers to meter inlets and outlets, and raise prover bells until prover gauges register zero.
Clean internal compartments and moving parts, using rags and cleaning compounds.
Examine valves or mechanical control device parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units.
Dismantle meters, and replace or adjust defective parts such as cases, shafts, gears, disks, and recording mechanisms, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Attach air hoses to meter inlets; then plug outlets and observe gauges for pressure losses in order to test internal seams for leaks.
Replace defective parts, such as bellows, range springs, and toggle switches, and reassemble units according to blueprints, using cam presses and hand tools.
Reassemble repaired equipment, and solder top, front, and back case panels in place, using soldering guns, power tools, and hand tools.
Mount and install meters and other electric equipment such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, using electricians' hand tools.
Recondition displacement type gas meters and governors, fabricating, machining, and/or modifying parts needed for repairs.
Trace and tag meters or house lines.
Recommend and write up specifications for changes in hardware, such as house wiring.
Advise customers on proper installation of valves or regulators and related equipment.
Measure tolerances of assembled and salvageable parts for conformance to standards or specifications, using gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
Clamp regulator units into vises on stages above water tanks, and attach compressed air hoses to intake ports.
Attach pressurized meters to fixtures which submerge them in water, and observe meters for leaks.
Dip valves and regulators in molten lead to prevent leakage, and paint valves, fittings, and other devices, using spray guns.
Investigate instances of illegal tapping into service lines.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools.
Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
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 establish or close service.
Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates.
Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Collect money due on delinquent accounts.
Replace defective parts, such as bellows, range springs, and toggle switches, and reassemble units according to blueprints, using cam presses and hand tools.
Reassemble repaired equipment, and solder top, front, and back case panels in place, using soldering guns, power tools, and hand tools.
Clamp regulator units into vises on stages above water tanks, and attach compressed air hoses to intake ports.
Dismantle meters, and replace or adjust defective parts such as cases, shafts, gears, disks, and recording mechanisms, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Investigate instances of illegal tapping into service lines.
Cut seats to receive new orifices, tap inspection ports, and perform other repairs in order to salvage usable materials, using hand tools and machine tools.
Attach pressurized meters to fixtures which submerge them in water, and observe meters for leaks.
Advise customers on proper installation of valves or regulators and related equipment.
Recondition displacement type gas meters and governors, fabricating, machining, and/or modifying parts needed for repairs.
Clean internal compartments and moving parts, using rags and cleaning compounds.
Repair leaks in valve seats or bellows of automotive heater thermostats, using soft solder, flux, and acetylene torches.
Splice and connect cables from meters or current transformers to pull boxes or switchboards, using hand tools.
Attach air hoses to meter inlets; then plug outlets and observe gauges for pressure losses in order to test internal seams for leaks.
Repair electric meters and components, such as transformers and relays, and replace metering devices, dial glasses, and faulty or incorrect wiring, using hand tools.
Connect hoses from provers to meter inlets and outlets, and raise prover bells until prover gauges register zero.
Make adjustments to meter components, such as setscrews or timing mechanisms, so that they conform to specifications.
Clean plant growth, scale, paint, soil, and/or rust from meter housings, using wire brushes, scrapers, buffers, sandblasters, and/or cleaning compounds.
Vary air pressure flowing into regulators and turn handles to assess functioning of valves and pistons.
Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
Dip valves and regulators in molten lead to prevent leakage, and paint valves, fittings, and other devices, using spray guns.
Examine valves or mechanical control device parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units.
Calibrate thermostats for specified temperature or pressure settings.
Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
Recommend and write up specifications for changes in hardware, such as house wiring.
Mount and install meters and other electric equipment such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, using electricians' hand tools.
Measure tolerances of assembled and salvageable parts for conformance to standards or specifications, using gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
Trace and tag meters or house lines.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.
Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates.
Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Connect regulators to test stands, and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications.
Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools.
Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Trace and tag meters or house lines.
Repair leaks in valve seats or bellows of automotive heater thermostats, using soft solder, flux, and acetylene torches.
Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
Dismantle meters, and replace or adjust defective parts such as cases, shafts, gears, disks, and recording mechanisms, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Vary air pressure flowing into regulators and turn handles to assess functioning of valves and pistons.
Mount and install meters and other electric equipment such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, using electricians' hand tools.
Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
Attach air hoses to meter inlets; then plug outlets and observe gauges for pressure losses in order to test internal seams for leaks.
Examine valves or mechanical control device parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units.
Make adjustments to meter components, such as setscrews or timing mechanisms, so that they conform to specifications.
Replace defective parts, such as bellows, range springs, and toggle switches, and reassemble units according to blueprints, using cam presses and hand tools.
Measure tolerances of assembled and salvageable parts for conformance to standards or specifications, using gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
Investigate instances of illegal tapping into service lines.
Clean internal compartments and moving parts, using rags and cleaning compounds.
Recommend and write up specifications for changes in hardware, such as house wiring.
Cut seats to receive new orifices, tap inspection ports, and perform other repairs in order to salvage usable materials, using hand tools and machine tools.
Clean plant growth, scale, paint, soil, and/or rust from meter housings, using wire brushes, scrapers, buffers, sandblasters, and/or cleaning compounds.
Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
Advise customers on proper installation of valves or regulators and related equipment.
Splice and connect cables from meters or current transformers to pull boxes or switchboards, using hand tools.
Repair electric meters and components, such as transformers and relays, and replace metering devices, dial glasses, and faulty or incorrect wiring, using hand tools.
Reassemble repaired equipment, and solder top, front, and back case panels in place, using soldering guns, power tools, and hand tools.
Dip valves and regulators in molten lead to prevent leakage, and paint valves, fittings, and other devices, using spray guns.
Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
Clamp regulator units into vises on stages above water tanks, and attach compressed air hoses to intake ports.
Attach pressurized meters to fixtures which submerge them in water, and observe meters for leaks.
Calibrate thermostats for specified temperature or pressure settings.
Collect money due on delinquent accounts.
Connect hoses from provers to meter inlets and outlets, and raise prover bells until prover gauges register zero.
Recondition displacement type gas meters and governors, fabricating, machining, and/or modifying parts needed for repairs.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Connect regulators to test stands, and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications.
Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools.
Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
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.
Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates.
Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Investigate instances of illegal tapping into service lines.
Dip valves and regulators in molten lead to prevent leakage, and paint valves, fittings, and other devices, using spray guns.
Recommend and write up specifications for changes in hardware, such as house wiring.
Measure tolerances of assembled and salvageable parts for conformance to standards or specifications, using gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
Attach pressurized meters to fixtures which submerge them in water, and observe meters for leaks.
Clean plant growth, scale, paint, soil, and/or rust from meter housings, using wire brushes, scrapers, buffers, sandblasters, and/or cleaning compounds.
Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
Repair leaks in valve seats or bellows of automotive heater thermostats, using soft solder, flux, and acetylene torches.
Recondition displacement type gas meters and governors, fabricating, machining, and/or modifying parts needed for repairs.
Clamp regulator units into vises on stages above water tanks, and attach compressed air hoses to intake ports.
Repair electric meters and components, such as transformers and relays, and replace metering devices, dial glasses, and faulty or incorrect wiring, using hand tools.
Collect money due on delinquent accounts.
Splice and connect cables from meters or current transformers to pull boxes or switchboards, using hand tools.
Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
Mount and install meters and other electric equipment such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, using electricians' hand tools.
Cut seats to receive new orifices, tap inspection ports, and perform other repairs in order to salvage usable materials, using hand tools and machine tools.
Calibrate thermostats for specified temperature or pressure settings.
Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
Clean internal compartments and moving parts, using rags and cleaning compounds.
Advise customers on proper installation of valves or regulators and related equipment.
Dismantle meters, and replace or adjust defective parts such as cases, shafts, gears, disks, and recording mechanisms, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Examine valves or mechanical control device parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units.
Connect hoses from provers to meter inlets and outlets, and raise prover bells until prover gauges register zero.
Vary air pressure flowing into regulators and turn handles to assess functioning of valves and pistons.
Replace defective parts, such as bellows, range springs, and toggle switches, and reassemble units according to blueprints, using cam presses and hand tools.
Reassemble repaired equipment, and solder top, front, and back case panels in place, using soldering guns, power tools, and hand tools.
Attach air hoses to meter inlets; then plug outlets and observe gauges for pressure losses in order to test internal seams for leaks.
Make adjustments to meter components, such as setscrews or timing mechanisms, so that they conform to specifications.
Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
Trace and tag meters or house lines.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree