SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Operate and maintain the portable B-Scan rail flaw detector (BSFD).
Hand Test locations indicated by the portable detector.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   * Generate and submit daily reports as required by the customer.   * Communicate on a daily basis with the customer and company management concerning schedule, daily production, and work locations.   * Complete on-line courses, weekly expense reports, and any other required reports in a timely manner.   * Operate and maintain company vehicle as required. Drive to different testing locations on a daily basis.   Physical Forces (Lift, Carry, Push Pull)
* Lift up to 85 lbs
* Lift and carry 5lbs hand tools daily
* Assisted lifting heavy objects (over 100 lbs) infrequently   Lower Extremity:
(Posture, balance - squat, stoop, crouch, crawl, etc
* Crawl under an 18 inch clearance
* Squat, stoop, crouch, kneel for an extended period (several minutes partially supported)
* Maintain awkward back and shoulder postures while under vehicle
* Lay on back and propel body forward and backward (under vehicle)
* Lay on stomach and propel body forward and backward (under vehicle)   Locomotion
(walk, climb, jump, run)
* Walk uneven surface in the railroad bed/on top of "ballast"
* Climb steps or stairs onto/off of vehicle (up to 300 steps per day)   Upper Extremity
(Movement, Coordination-grip/grasping, repetition, reaching, etc)
* Grip/grasp hand tools/hand test device
* Reach forward to check gauges
* Reach overhead with full extension and at all angles, with abducted arms   Back/Neck Postures
(Bending, Twisting, Turning)
* Twist/bend neck to either side to full width and up/down the full range (neck extension/flexion)
* Side bending with load   Sitting/Standing
* Sitting for extended periods while operating vehicle (can be several hours)
* Alternate standing sitting to perform tasks   Special Senses
(visual, hearing, touch, taste-smell)
* Visual -- observe track signals (distinguish red/green/yellow), to safely operate a vehicle, and to observe/interpret data on computer monitors and small display screens on handheld units. Ability to judge speed/distance of approaching vehicles.
o Distant Objects: min. 20/40 each eye (DOT/FRA) with or without correction
o Visual field 70 deg horizontal each eye;
o Recognize signal colors (DOT/FRA)
* Hearing -- verbal communications, as well as alarms/buzzers at various audible frequencies
o Speeding, warning sounds, less than or equal to avg. 40 dB @ 0.5, 1, 2 kHz in better ear (DOT/FRA)
o No significant hearing loss across audible range  
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.