About This Career Path
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
Salary Breakdown
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Average
$58,900
ANNUAL
$28.32
HOURLY
Entry Level
$35,750
ANNUAL
$17.19
HOURLY
Mid Level
$52,890
ANNUAL
$25.43
HOURLY
Expert Level
$92,660
ANNUAL
$44.55
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
780
Projected job openings through 2028
Sample Career Roadmap
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Degree Recommendations
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Vincennes University
Vincennes University
Vincennes University
Freedom Academy
Freedom Academy
Top Expected Tasks
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
01
Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
02
Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
03
Calibrate instrumentation, such as meters, gauges, and regulators, for pressure, temperature, flow, and level.
04
Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
05
Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
06
Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
07
Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.
08
Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
09
Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
10
Cut seats to receive new orifices, tap inspection ports, and perform other repairs to salvage usable materials, using hand tools and machine tools.
11
Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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