Control / Valve Installer / Repairer

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

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Control Valve Mechanic; Control Valve Technician; Electric Meter Technician; Instrument and Electrical Technician (I and E Technician); Instrument Technician; Measurement Technician; Meter Technician; Service Technician; Valve Technician; Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Tasks

• Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
• Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
• Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.

Knowledge

• Mechanical
• Engineering and Technology
• Public Safety and Security
• Customer and Personal Service
• Computers and Electronics
• Design
• Mathematics
• Production and Processing

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing

Abilities

• Oral Comprehension
• Problem Sensitivity
• Near Vision
• Oral Expression
• Deductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Manual Dexterity
• Written Comprehension
• Written Expression
• Inductive Reasoning
• Category Flexibility
• Finger Dexterity
• Multilimb Coordination
• Extent Flexibility
• Speech Recognition
• Flexibility of Closure
• Perceptual Speed
• Visualization
• Selective Attention
• Control Precision
• Speech Clarity