Gas Meter Technician
Also posted as Natural Gas Meter Technician; Gas Metering Technician; Residential Gas Meter Technician; Gas Meter Service Technician; Meter Shop Gas Technician
A gas meter technician installs, exchanges, inspects, tests, repairs, reads, and maintains customer natural gas meters, meter sets, regulators, and associated communication devices. Most people enter through a paid apprenticeship or utility trainee program rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Set and exchange meters
Install, remove, exchange, inspect, and service residential and commercial gas meters.
Test meter accuracy
Test accuracy, pressure, seals, regulators, valves, and associated fittings.
Rebuild shop equipment
Repair or rebuild approved meters and maintain meter-shop equipment and standards.
Install remote-read modules
Install and troubleshoot AMI or remote-read modules and meter communications.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Gas Meter Installation
Installing and exchanging gas meters in the field.
Accuracy Testing
Testing meter accuracy and pressure against standards.
Meter Sets & Regulators
Servicing meter sets, regulators, and valves.
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