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

• Air-Valve Repairer
• Electric-Meter Installer I
• Electric-Meter Installer II
• Electric-Meter Repairer
• Electric-Meter-Repairer Apprentice
• Field-Mechanical-Meter Tester
• Gas Utility Worker
• Gas-Meter Mechanic I
• Gas-Meter Mechanic II
• Gas-Meter Prover
• Gas-Regulator Repairer
• Industrial-Gas Servicer
• Inside-Meter Tester
• Meter Repairer
• Salvager
• Thermostat Repairer
• Valve Repairer
• Water Regulator and Valve Repairer
• Water-Meter Installer

• 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.
• Attach pressurized meters to fixtures which submerge them in water, and observe meters for leaks.
• Calibrate thermostats for specified temperature or pressure settings.
• Clamp regulator units into vises on stages above water tanks, and attach compressed air hoses to intake ports.
• Clean internal compartments and moving parts, using rags and cleaning compounds.
• Clean plant growth, scale, paint, soil, and/or rust from meter housings, using wire brushes, scrapers, buffers, sandblasters, and/or cleaning compounds.
• Collect money due on delinquent accounts.
• Connect hoses from provers to meter inlets and outlets, and raise prover bells until prover gauges register zero.
• Connect regulators to test stands, and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet 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.
• Dip valves and regulators in molten lead to prevent leakage, and paint valves, fittings, and other devices, using spray guns.
• Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
• Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized meters, 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.
• Examine valves or mechanical control device parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units.
• Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
• Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
• Investigate instances of illegal tapping into service lines.
• Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
• Make adjustments to meter components, such as setscrews or timing mechanisms, so that they conform to specifications.
• Measure tolerances of assembled and salvageable parts for conformance to standards or specifications, using gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
• Mount and install meters and other electric equipment such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, using electricians' hand tools.
• Reassemble repaired equipment, and solder top, front, and back case panels in place, using soldering guns, power tools, and 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.
• 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.
• Repair electric meters and components, such as transformers and relays, and replace metering devices, dial glasses, and faulty or incorrect wiring, using hand tools.
• Repair leaks in valve seats or bellows of automotive heater thermostats, using soft solder, flux, and acetylene torches.
• Replace defective parts, such as bellows, range springs, and toggle switches, and reassemble units according to blueprints, using cam presses and hand tools.
• Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
• 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.
• Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
• Trace and tag meters or house lines.
• 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.
• Vary air pressure flowing into regulators and turn handles to assess functioning of valves and pistons.

• adjust or set mechanical controls or components
• align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts
• analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment
• analyze test data
• apply cleaning solvents
• burn (cut), trim, or scarf metal objects
• clean equipment or machinery
• conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
• diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
• distinguish colors
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
• install electrical fixtures or components
• install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices
• install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
• install/string electrical or electronic cable or wiring
• instruct customers in product installation, use, or repair
• inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies
• lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
• maintain equipment service records
• maintain repair records
• maintain welding machines or equipment
• measure, weigh, or count products or materials
• move or fit heavy objects
• operate sandblasting equipment
• order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
• perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
• read blueprints
• read schematics
• read specifications
• read technical drawings
• read utilities metering devices
• read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
• repair or adjust measuring or control devices
• repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
• repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
• replace electronic components
• set up and operate variety of machine tools
• solder electrical or electronic connections or components
• solder metal parts or components together
• splice electric cable
• test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
• test electronic or electrical circuit connections
• test mechanical products or equipment
• understand service or repair manuals
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use acetylene welding/cutting torch
• use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
• use electronic calibration devices
• use hand or power tools
• use machine tools in installation, maintenance, or repair
• use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work
• use precision tools in electronics repair
• use pressure gauges
• use soldering equipment
• use spray application production equipment
• use spray paint equipment
• use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter