49-9012.00 - Control and Valve Installers and Repairers

Sample of reported job titles: Valve Technician, Measurement Technician, Meter Technician, Electric Meter Technician, Instrument and Electrical Technician (I & E Technician), Instrument Technician, Control Valve Technician, Instrument and Controls Technician, Instrument, Control and Electrical Technician (ICE Technician), Maintenance Technician

Work Activities

• Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
• Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.