Job Description:

• 1) Examines steam-heat systems and records steam-meter readings at regular intervals to verify accuracy of meter registration and to ensure economical service to customers of steam utility company: Examines steam-distribution equipment, such as meters, steam traps, safety valves, and pipes, for loose connections or other defects and makes minor repairs and adjustments.

• 2) Notifies INSPECTOR, CHIEF of necessary major repairs and of changes, such as installation of additional steam-utilization equipment or repositioning of pipes which might affect metering equipment or steam rates.

• 3) Reads meters and compares readings with previous recordings to detect fluctuations indicative of meter or equipment defects.

• 4) Submits meter readings for billing purposes and reports equipment status.

• 5) May notify customer of equipment requiring repair.