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

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

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

Tests accuracy of gas flowmeters, using testing apparatus

inserts measuring orifice disk between flanged ends of two metal pipe sections and connects pipe sections with bolts and nuts. Fastens one end of pipe to gas main leaving flowmeter and attaches rubber... [+] More

Tests accuracy of gas flowmeters, using testing apparatus

inserts measuring orifice disk between flanged ends of two metal pipe sections and connects pipe sections with bolts and nuts. Fastens one end of pipe to gas main leaving flowmeter and attaches rubber hose to free (discharge) end of pipe to deflect air currents. Sets frame containing manometer instruments on tripod and connects instruments to nipples on pipe and to flowmeter with rubber tubing. Reads instruments to obtain data, such as specific gravity and temperature of gas, and clocks number of seconds required for specified volume of gas to pass through meter. Computes accuracy of meter, using mathematical formulas based on readings and clocking tests and standard data stamped on orifice disk, and verifies calculations, using tabulated chart. Adjusts meters to correct inaccurate readings. May change recording charts on gas flowmeters chart changer. [-] Less

Installs, disconnects, removes, and reconnects electric power meters used to record current consumption of residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Splices and connects covered insulated cable to bus bar in pull box or on switchboard. Mounts meter and other electric equipment for... [+] More

Installs, disconnects, removes, and reconnects electric power meters used to record current consumption of residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Splices and connects covered insulated cable to bus bar in pull box or on switchboard. Mounts meter and other electric equipment for high load installations, such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, on racks or wall, using electrician hand tools. Installs and connects cable from pull box to meter socket or transformer. Attaches color-coded wires from current transformer to test blocks and from test blocks to meter terminals for testing purposes. Tests meter for current flow and recording of current consumption. Disconnects and seals meter on cut-off order or removes seal and reconnects meter on cut-in orders. Removes, replaces, and reconnects meters when current consumption is too high for existing installation. Installs temporary service meter for recording current consumption during construction. Splices and connects jumper cables from current transformer onto bus bar on switchboard to provide temporary power for customer during change of meter and cables or when customer's service equipment is defective. Records meter and installation data on meter cards, work orders, and field service orders. Locates, diagnoses, and clears electrical trouble on customers' premises. Performs minor repairs and changes faulty or incorrect wiring on customers' premises. [-] Less