Overview for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

SOC Code: 49-9012
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  • Career Cluster

    Architecture & Construction

  • Career Pathway

    • Maintenance/Operations

Occupation Description

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

Annual Wages

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0$82,950 - Annual Median Wage$50K$75K$100K
  • 10th Percentile $42840
  • 25th Percentile $57440
  • Median $82950
  • 75th Percentile $102480
  • 90th Percentile $107720

Best Job Matches With Shared Skills

Occupation Average Wage Typical Entry Level Education Current Openings
Occupation
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
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100%
Average Wage
$79,660/year
$38.30/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Openings
25
Occupation
Power Plant Operators
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78%
Average Wage
$85,250/year
$40.99/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Openings
16
Occupation
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
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78%
Average Wage
$59,650/year
$28.68/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Openings
418
Occupation
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
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75%
Average Wage
$61,390/year
$29.51/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Postsecondary non-degree award
Current Openings
23
Occupation
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
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74%
Average Wage
$70,230/year
$33.76/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Some college, no degree
Current Openings
5

Current Openings by County

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Adams county has 0 open job(s) Ashland county has 0 open job(s) Barron county has 0 open job(s) Bayfield county has 0 open job(s) Brown county has 0 open job(s) Buffalo county has 0 open job(s) Burnett county has 0 open job(s) Calumet county has 0 open job(s) Chippewa county has 0 open job(s) Clark county has 0 open job(s) Columbia county has 0 open job(s) Crawford county has 0 open job(s) Dane county has 1 open job(s) Dodge county has 0 open job(s) Door county has 0 open job(s) Douglas county has 0 open job(s) Dunn county has 0 open job(s) Eau Claire county has 0 open job(s) Florence county has 0 open job(s) Fond du Lac county has 2 open job(s) Forest county has 0 open job(s) Grant county has 0 open job(s) Green county has 0 open job(s) Green Lake county has 0 open job(s) Iowa county has 0 open job(s) Iron county has 0 open job(s) Jackson county has 0 open job(s) Jefferson county has 0 open job(s) Juneau county has 0 open job(s) Kenosha county has 0 open job(s) Kewaunee county has 0 open job(s) La Crosse county has 0 open job(s) Lafayette county has 0 open job(s) Langlade county has 0 open job(s) Lincoln county has 0 open job(s) Manitowoc county has 0 open job(s) Marathon county has 0 open job(s) Marinette county has 0 open job(s) Marquette county has 0 open job(s) Menominee county has 0 open job(s) Milwaukee county has 1 open job(s) Monroe county has 0 open job(s) Oconto county has 1 open job(s) Oneida county has 0 open job(s) Outagamie county has 1 open job(s) Ozaukee county has 0 open job(s) Pepin county has 0 open job(s) Pierce county has 0 open job(s) Polk county has 0 open job(s) Portage county has 0 open job(s) Price county has 0 open job(s) Racine county has 2 open job(s) Richland county has 0 open job(s) Rock county has 1 open job(s) Rusk county has 0 open job(s) Sauk county has 1 open job(s) Sawyer county has 0 open job(s) Shawano county has 0 open job(s) Sheboygan county has 0 open job(s) St. Croix county has 0 open job(s) Taylor county has 0 open job(s) Trempealeau county has 0 open job(s) Vernon county has 0 open job(s) Vilas county has 0 open job(s) Washburn county has 0 open job(s) Walworth county has 0 open job(s) Washington county has 1 open job(s) Waukesha county has 3 open job(s) Waupaca county has 0 open job(s) Waushara county has 0 open job(s) Winnebago county has 3 open job(s) Wood county has 0 open job(s)

Number of Jobs

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0Number of JobsBase-Year 2022Projected-Year 20320200400600800Highcharts.com
Average Annual
  • Job Growth -.23%
  • Job Openings 46

Common Job Titles

  • Electrical Technician
  • Fare Register Repairer
  • Fire Extinguisher Repairer
  • Gas Utility Worker
  • Instrument and Controls Technician

Typical Tasks

  • Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
  • Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
  • Calibrate instrumentation, such as meters, gauges, and regulators, for pressure, temperature, flow, and level.
  • Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
  • Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
  • Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.
  • Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
  • Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
  • Cut seats to receive new orifices, tap inspection ports, and perform other repairs to salvage usable materials, using hand tools and machine tools.
  • Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.