003781 Propulsion Plant Mechanical Operator: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Propulsion Plant Mechanical Operator designation to Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Propulsion Plant Mechanical Operator. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
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resume-ready civilian direction
$74,340
Median national pay for Control and Valve Installer and Repairer
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
Typical national pay$54,950–$97,120Median $74,340 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 3: medium preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
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Control and Valve Installer and Repairer
Summary
Control and valve installer and repairer specializing in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical regulating devices, including electric meters, gas regulators, and safety valves
Experience
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Disassembled and repaired mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators and thermostats, using power tools and hand tools
Installed, inspected, and tested electric meters and relays to detect causes of malfunctions, using hand tools and testing equipment
Calibrated instrumentation, including meters and gauges, for pressure, temperature, flow, and level
Tested valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment
Recorded maintenance information, including test results and repairs made, on meter cards and work orders
Lubricated wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants
Advised customers on proper installation of valves or regulators and related equipment
Skills
Hands-On Work
Adjusting equipment, Installing metering equipment, Cleaning equipment, Connecting hoses, Connecting electrical components, Controlling power connections, Disassembling equipment for repair
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
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Which parts of your Propulsion Plant Mechanical Operator experience can you support when considering the crosswalk direction Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door?
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Fictional example: In my Propulsion Plant Mechanical Operator assignment, I [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
After
Fictional example: Supported [civilian work area] by [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
Why this wording is fair
Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Use the pattern, not the sentence: keep it only when the same facts are true for you.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T04:10:16.403129+00:00.
Structured guidance last changed: 2026-08-08. Source-verification dates appear with each source below.
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