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JOB DESCRIPTION SUPPLEMENT


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERFORMING ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS



I. MACHINES, TOOLS, & EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS POSITION:

Worker is required to use two or more of the following on a regular basis: telephone/other voice communication devices; standard hand and power tools; large motorized vehicles such as forklift, grader, heavy truck, tractor; electronic testing devices; general and/or specialized personal safety devices such as hard-toe shoes, back support, and / or protective eye wear; other specialized equipment needed in the job.



II. PHYSICAL EXERTION REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:


HEAVY WORK: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force as needed to move objects.



III. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DURING A TYPICAL DAY:


A typical day’s activities include standing, walking, bending, climbing, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, and limited sitting; normal finger dexterity, visual acuity (with or without corrective glasses), hearing, talking, and firm grasping are also required to carry out essential functions.



IV. WORKING CONDITIONS:


Indoors and outdoors. Worker is subject to both conditions with work occurring both inside and out. The worker is subject to noise at such levels as to require shouting and/or loud talking in order to be heard.



  1. TYPICAL JOBS:


Jobs requiring the activities described above may include the following: Foreman; Supervisor; Inspector; Maintenance Worker; Mechanic; Skilled and Unskilled Craftsman; Heavy Equipment Operator; Warehouse Worker; Grounds Keeper; Plumber; Carpenter; Electrician; or other jobs involving similar strenuous physical activity.


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