PHYSICAL CONDITIONS FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assignments require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving agility, cramped positions, kneeling, crawling, bending, stooping and entering cramped compartments. Lifts objects up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, may lift and carry objects weighing over 50 pounds, although assistance is usually provided. Frequently lifts and turns while handling lines weighing up to 100 pounds, generally with another Lock Operations employee. Frequently required to climb ladders, walk over rough terrain, climb towers, reach, twist, turn, bend, and squat, often while wearing uncomfortable or awkward safety equipment. May be required to stand for long periods or to board craft from lock walls, docks, or shoreline areas. Good vision with or without glasses is required; ability to distinguish color code of wires is also required. Perception of distance and motion and coordination of hands and eyes are necessary for tying up vessels and for performing electrical/electronic maintenance work. Applies and maintains a high degree of ness, concentration, and visual and physical coordination when repairing, testing or operating machinery in order to avoid accidents that may result in injury to self or other GLS employees, or damage to GLS facilities and property.
WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Work assignments are both inside and outside. When inside, employee is frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise that is difficult to talk above. When outside, may work in bad weather, in mud or snow, in wet or icy areas, and on slippery decks. Both inside and outside, employee is frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and from hard, damp floors or ground. Typically works on parts and systems that are dirty, oily, or greasy. May work from ladders, staging, man baskets, decks, or rafts, on or over water. Work may be performed in open areas at 90+ feet above land or water. Some work is performed in narrow areas, with low ceilings, and often with limited lighting. Employee must be able to work at or adjacent to such heights and in cramped areas. May be exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, burns, including electrical burns, and/or shocks, bruises, and sprains while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment. May be exposed to the possibility of receiving burns and skin irritations from acid, fluids, and lubricants. May be exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to, asbestos, lead, or silica; or chemicals such as paint, paint thinner, mineral spirits, and other agents such as naphtha, toluene, liquid anode, etc. which may be listed on the hazardous chemicals list. To reduce the dangers and irritations from the above conditions, the employee is required to follow prescribed safety practices and use prescribed safety equipment at all times, for each assignment, such as protective ear and eye devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, floatation devices, respirators, and protective clothing. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use, and may be worn or used for long periods.
This vacancy may be used by any DOT agency to fill similar positions within 90 days.