Inspects, makes adjustments, and repairs electric meters used for recording electric current consumption. Disassembles defective meters, using hand tools. Examines parts of meter for wear and detects warped or bent parts, using straightedge.

Soaks electric parts in chemical solutions to clean... [+] More

Inspects, makes adjustments, and repairs electric meters used for recording electric current consumption. Disassembles defective meters, using hand tools. Examines parts of meter for wear and detects warped or bent parts, using straightedge.

Soaks electric parts in chemical solutions to clean parts. Removes dirt from other parts, using brushes, sandpaper, and soap and water. Reassembles meter, using new or repaired parts. Turns setscrews or makes other adjustments required to bring meter accuracy within prescribed limits. May test meters for accuracy or for correctness of assembly and dielectric strength, using testing apparatus. May repair demand register mechanism of demand meters. May repair such electric components as instrument transformers and relays. May install meters. [-] Less

Assists workers engaged in testing, adjusting, and repairing electrical transmission and distribution equipment in laboratory repair shop, performing a variety of tasks.

Cuts lead wires to length, and attaches connectors according to requirements of equipment to be tested. Connects lead wires... [+] More

Assists workers engaged in testing, adjusting, and repairing electrical transmission and distribution equipment in laboratory repair shop, performing a variety of tasks.

Cuts lead wires to length, and attaches connectors according to requirements of equipment to be tested. Connects lead wires to equipment and test apparatus as directed. Observes and records, or calls out readings of test apparatus meters, and turns test apparatus switches and dials as directed to assist in making tests requiring numerous connection changes, or when testing equipment is in locations not accessible to test apparatus. Cleans, paints, and removes minor defects from items, such as meter boxes, protect. [-] Less

Apprentices in electrical meter repair. Learns principles and techniques under direct supervision.

Inspects, makes adjustments, and repairs electric meters used for recording electric current consumption. Disassembles defective meters, using hand tools. Examines parts of meter for wear and detects warped or bent parts, using straightedge.

Soaks electric parts in chemical solutions to clean... [+] More

Inspects, makes adjustments, and repairs electric meters used for recording electric current consumption. Disassembles defective meters, using hand tools. Examines parts of meter for wear and detects warped or bent parts, using straightedge.

Soaks electric parts in chemical solutions to clean parts. Removes dirt from other parts, using brushes, sandpaper, and soap and water. Reassembles meter, using new or repaired parts. Turns setscrews or makes other adjustments required to bring meter accuracy within prescribed limits. May test meters for accuracy or for correctness of assembly and dielectric strength, using testing apparatus. May repair demand register mechanism of demand meters. May repair such electric components as instrument transformers and relays. May install meters. [-] Less

Supervises and coordinates activities of meter readers. Confirms accuracy of rates and addresses of new service accounts. Reviews reports and notifies authorities of attempted diversions, defective meters, and other irregularities. Researches customer complaints concerning meter readers. Performs duties as described under supervisor.

Installs, tests, and maintains mechanical metering, regulating, indicating, and testing instruments and equipment used in production and distribution of gas

tests, installs, and maintains gas, steam, and water instruments and apparatus, such as meters, governors, calorimeters, flowmeters, and pyrometers used in... [+] More

Installs, tests, and maintains mechanical metering, regulating, indicating, and testing instruments and equipment used in production and distribution of gas

tests, installs, and maintains gas, steam, and water instruments and apparatus, such as meters, governors, calorimeters, flowmeters, and pyrometers used in gas generating plants, holders, and distribution lines gas-regulator repairer; instrument mechanic. Installs, tests, and maintains mechanical testing equipment, such as gas provers. Conducts physical tests on gas, steam, and water. Correlates test data, performs technical calculations, and writes reports. [-] Less

Inspects gas service lines and meters on customers' premises to detect tampering or improper use of gas

examines meter case and meter connections for signs of tampering or improper use. Pulls meter with both hands to determine if meter can be... [+] More

Inspects gas service lines and meters on customers' premises to detect tampering or improper use of gas

examines meter case and meter connections for signs of tampering or improper use. Pulls meter with both hands to determine if meter can be tilted, causing it to register slowly. Examines visible gas lines and pipe joints for irregular connections. Submits inspection reports to supervisory personnel. [-] Less

Installs residential-type gas meters and regulators in buildings, using handtools

turns valve to adjust gas burners on appliances, using screwdriver. Inspects appliances to detect gas leaks, using portable testing device, and notifies customer of needed repair. Shuts off gas supply to... [+] More

Installs residential-type gas meters and regulators in buildings, using handtools

turns valve to adjust gas burners on appliances, using screwdriver. Inspects appliances to detect gas leaks, using portable testing device, and notifies customer of needed repair. Shuts off gas supply to installed meters, following instructions customer-service representative. Removes meters from vacated or abandoned buildings. Prepares work orders indicating data, such as meter number, date, and location of installation. [-] Less

Tests ability of gas meters to accurately measure specified volume of gas at maximum and average cubic-feet-per-hour capacity and adjusts meters to correct excessive registration error

connects hoses from prover to meter inlet and outlet and raises prover bell until prover... [+] More

Tests ability of gas meters to accurately measure specified volume of gas at maximum and average cubic-feet-per-hour capacity and adjusts meters to correct excessive registration error

connects hoses from prover to meter inlet and outlet and raises prover bell until prover gauge registers zero. Turns valve to allow measured amount of air or gas to pass through meter at specified flow-rate. Closes valve and compares registration on meter gauge. Screws fitting into meter outlet to retard flow of gas and repeats test. Turns setscrews to adjust meter and repeats test until meter registration is within specified limits according to prover and meter gas readings. Analyzes test results to determine cause of persistent registration errors. Segregates meters requiring repair. Records test results and date on meter card. May maintain temperature of oil used as gas seal in prover within specified limits to ensure accurate and uniform test readings. May test ability of flowmeters to accurately measure gas and liquid and be designated flowmeter test and certification technician. [-] Less

Tests electric meters to detect cause of malfunctions and inaccuracy, and repairs meters

connects meter to test panel mounting standard meter and determines recording accuracy electric-meter tester. Changes connections to test panel and observes whether parts, such as coils and magnet,... [+] More

Tests electric meters to detect cause of malfunctions and inaccuracy, and repairs meters

connects meter to test panel mounting standard meter and determines recording accuracy electric-meter tester. Changes connections to test panel and observes whether parts, such as coils and magnet, function according to standard. Adjusts test panel controls and observes dials to determine if meter's electrical readings are correct and turns setscrews to correct deviations. Determines if meter gears mesh properly by tactile examination and tightens or loosens screws to make adjustments. Adjusts timing mechanism on demand meters. Makes minor repairs, such as replacing wornout screws, jewels, and registers, and routes meters needing major overhaul to electric-meter repairer. May test accuracy of meters, using stroboscope to compare tested meter disk revolutions to those of standard. May test relays relay tester. May install and maintain test boards used to test function and accuracy of meters. [-] Less