Exerts in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Must possess visual acuity to perform activities such as operating machines including lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills, where the job is at or within arm’s reach; or to perform mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature. Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. May need to stoop/bend, kneel, crawl, reach, stand for sustained periods of time and walk long distances. May need to push, pull, and lift with regular or repetitive motion. May need to pick up, pinch, type with fingers, grasp with fingers and palm. May need to feel attributes of an object such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touch with fingertips. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, making discriminations in sound. Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Hand/eye coordination. Tolerance to dust/odors. Occasionally exposed to extremes of outdoor conditions and temperatures as well as vibratory tool use.
