Essential Functions and Physical Demands Analysis

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1 HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Essential Functions and Physical Demands Analysis Job Details Job Title: Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center Job Code: Date of Analysis: 11/11/03 Department: Facilities Management and Operations Job Analyst: Benjamin Haynes, OTD Summary of Essential Functions The Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center with Houston Independent School District is required to perform the following essential functions during the course of a normal workday: 1. Responsible for receiving work orders from the Foreman in the Truck Service Center. 2. Responsible for retrieving truck to be serviced and completing a pre-work bumper-to-bumper inspection of the vehicle. 3. Responsible for ordering all parts needed to service the truck from the Parts Person in the Truck Service Center. 4. Responsible for completing service work. 5. Responsible for completing generalized paperwork related to other essential functions. Product /Workplace Descriptions The work of a Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center with Houston Independent School District is performed in a school district involved primarily in the education of school-aged children and students grades Kindergarten through twelfth grade. The specific department in which the duties are performed is the Facilities Management and Operations department Truck Service Center. HISD - Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center 1 9/26/2009

2 The Mechanic Helper Truck Service Center is responsible for completing service work on trucks and vans used throughout the HISD. This includes large delivery trucks, refrigerated trucks, vans, and other associated vehicles. The Mechanic Helper is responsible for receiving work orders from the Foreman in the Truck Service Center. The worker must go out into the vehicle lot and complete a bumper-to-bumper preinspection of the vehicle before any work takes place. The Mechanic Helper documents any problems or damage noted on the body of the vehicle. The Mechanic Helper must be able to communicate with the Parts Person in the Truck Service Center in order to obtain the necessary parts to complete service work. The worker completes service work and takes the serviced vehicle out after completing work for road testing. The worker also completes some generalized paperwork. This paperwork basically denotes all parts and equipment used to service the vehicle and also how much time it took to complete the work. The Mechanic Helper Truck Service Center is also required at times to go out and complete road service calls for flat tires and other associated problems. The Mechanic Helper works in conjunction with the Mechanic. The Mechanic Helper could be considered an understudy of the Mechanic, although the physical requirements of the job are the same. The peak force required to pull up on one side of a 11R, 22.5 tire is pounds. This pull is completed in one of two ways: with the worker squatting next to the tire and using bilateral upper extremities with the forearms in supination and lifting up on one side of the tire to stand the tire erect so it can be rolled from one spot to another OR by using bilateral upper extremities with the worker stooping next to the tire with one forearm in pronation and the other in supination and gripping the tire with the hands to stand the tire erect. After the tire is erect, it is rolled from one spot to another using bilateral upper extremities, with one pronated grip and one neutral grip at the top of the tire, to balance it while pushing it over gravel or concrete terrain. The peak force required pull on a pry bar to lift an 11R 22.5 tire is 70.4 pounds. This pull is completed with bilateral upper extremities utilizing a neutral grip, where the hands are wrapped around the bar stacked one on top of the other. The end of the pry bar closes to the tire is hooked into the metal wheel for leverage. This pull is used to lift the tire off the ground and stand it erect. The peak force required to push a 16-inch heavy-duty brake drum when sliding the drum across the concrete floor of the shop is 70.6 pounds. This push is generally completed with one hand, while the worker is squatting down next to a vehicle that is lifted on a hoist, with the forearm in pronation and the writs extended. The peak force required to pull a 16-inch heavy-duty brake drum when sliding the drum across the concrete floor of the shop is 45.4 pounds. This pull is generally completed with one hand, while the worker is squatting down next to a vehicle that is lifted on a hoist, with the forearm in pronation, the wrist slightly flexed, and using a modified palmar pinch to grasp the edge of the drum. The weight of a 16-inch brake drum used on heavy-duty vehicles is 96.6 pounds. This break drum is gripped bilaterally with the hands utilizing a neutral grip. The weight of a twenty-seven battery is 58.7 pounds. This battery is carried from unilaterally using a neutral grip. HISD - Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center 2 9/26/2009

3 The work of a Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center with Houston Independent School District is performed indoors and outdoors in a school system environment. Temperature and humidity levels vary dependent upon the weather conditions. The shop in the Truck Service center is located in a large industrial type building with large rolling doors. Therefore, the temperature inside the shop is going to closely mirror the temperature outside. The worker must be able to endure the elements when completing road service calls and road testing of vehicles. The worker must be able to endure hot and humid temperatures as well as cold and icy temperatures. The ground can become slippery in both wet and icy conditions. The worker is at times required to wear a welding hood, goggles, a welding shield, safety back belt, cotton gloves, safety glasses, and heat resistant gloves in the performance of this work. Tools and equipment used by this Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center include, but are not limited to the following: axle sockets, jack stands, welding equipment (220 arc welder, mig welder), cutting torches, transmission jacks, cherry pickers, and various hand tools. Regular, dependable attendance is an essential function of this position. HISD - Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center 3 9/26/2009

4 HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Physical Demands Analysis Summary Page Position Title: Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center Management and Operations Date of Analysis: 11/11/03 Department: Facilities SITTING/STANDING/WALKING Sitting Standing Walking Crawling Never (0%) Occasional (1-33%) Frequent (34-66%) Constant (67-100%) Worker s Ability Yes No Peak Forces Involved in Work Processes Force measurements were taken of various activities requiring strength in the performance of the Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center duties for this position. Force takes into consideration the average velocity and/or acceleration of the lift and the effort necessary to overcome inertia. Other factors taken into consideration are the necessary strength to grasp and perform manipulative activities that have an associated strength factor. Worker s Ability ACTIVITY PERFORMED PEAK FORCE AVERAGE Yes No Force required to pull up on one side of a 11R, pounds tire Force required to push a 16-inch heavy duty brake 70.6 pounds drum when sliding the drum across the concrete floor of the shop Force required pull on a pry bar to lift an 11R pounds tire Force required to pull a 16-inch heavy duty brake drum when sliding the drum across the concrete floor of the shop 45.4 pounds HISD - Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center 4 9/26/2009

5 Lifting Activities Note: All lifting activities cover both lifting and lowering processes. The point of origin and/or the destination of the lift are classified in the three body zone ranges. The weight ranges given are the weight of the product to be lifted or lowered and does not include the force to be employed in the lifting process. Frequencies are calculated based upon the number of lifts and lowers, the average time of each lift, and then divided into the total time in the workday. LIFTING LEVEL FLOOR TO WAIST Never (0%) 0-10 pounds pounds pounds pounds Occasional (1-33%) 70 + pounds Total Floor to Waist Lifts Frequent (34-66%) Constant Worker s Ability (67-100%) Yes No LIFTING LEVEL WAIST TO SHOULDER Never (0%) 0-10 pounds pounds pounds pounds Occasional (1-33%) 70 + pounds Total Waist to Shoulder Lifts Frequent (34-66%) Constant Worker s Ability (67-100%) Yes No LIFTING LEVEL ABOVE THE SHOULDER Never (0%) 0-10 pounds pounds pounds pounds 70 + pounds Total Above Shoulder Lifts Occasional (1-33%) Frequent (34-66%) Constant Worker s Ability (67-100%) Yes No HISD - Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center 5 9/26/2009

6 Never (0%) Occasional (1-33%) Frequent (34-66%) Constant (67-100%) Worker s Ability UPPER BODY ND* Dom. Both ND* Dom. Both ND* Dom. Both YES NO Pushing Pulling Carrying Handling Grip Strength - Neutral Grip - Pronated Grip - Supinated Grip Pinch Strength - Key/Lateral - Palmar - Tip Fingering Feeling Reaching Below Knees Reaching Knee to Shoulder Reaching Above Shoulder LOWER BODY REQUIREMENTS Kneeling Crouching/Squatting Stooping Stair/Ladder/Climbing Balancing Crawling Never (0%) Occasional (1-33%) Frequent (34-66%) Constant Worker s Ability (67-100%) Yes No OTHER PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS Correctible Vision Uncorrected Vision Color Vision Talking Hearing Smell Never (0%) Occasional (1-33%) Frequent (34-66%) Constant Worker s Ability (67-100%) Yes No HISD - Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center 6 9/26/2009

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8 HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Physical Demand Analysis Job Title: Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Department: Facilities Management and Center Operations Prepared By: Benjamin Haynes, OTD Date of Analysis: 11/11/03 Essential Function 1: Responsible for receiving work orders from the Foreman in the Truck Service Center. Function Description: The Mechanic Helper Truck Service Center is required to obtain work orders from the Foreman in the Truck Service Center. The worker must obtain the work orders and is able to ask any pertinent questions to the Foreman regarding any questions/concerns he/she may have regarding the work that needs to be completed. Required Physical Demands Standing Walking Carrying Reaching Knees to Shoulder Handling Description Required to carry paperwork, clipboard and writing utensil. Grip Strength - Neutral Grip Required to carry paperwork and clipboard. Pinch Strength - Palmar Pinch Required to manipulate paperwork. - Tip Pinch Required to manipulate paperwork and a writing utensil. Correctible Vision Talking Required to communicate with Foreman to ask HISD - Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center 8 9/26/2009

9 Hearing any pertinent questions regarding the work order. Required to communicate with Foreman to ask any pertinent questions regarding the work order. Required Physical Demands Standing Walking Carrying Kneeling Crouching Reaching Below Knees Reaching Knees to Shoulder Reaching Above Shoulder Handling Essential Function 2: Responsible for retrieving truck to be serviced and completing a pre-work bumper-to-bumper inspection of the vehicle. Function Description: The Mechanic Helper Truck Service Center is required to go out to the truck that is specific to each work order received and check the vehicle to document any type of body damage or other noticeable problems. This process is completed to ensure the Truck Service Center will not be blamed for any of these types of problems after the truck is returned to the department that uses the vehicle. Description Required to carry paperwork, clipboard and writing instrument. Required to inspect low areas on the vehicle for damage. Required to inspect low areas on the vehicle for damage. Required to handle paperwork, clipboard and writing utensil. Grip Strength - Neutral Grip Pinch Strength - Palmar Pinch Required to manipulate paperwork. - Tip Pinch HISD - Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center 9 9/26/2009

10 Correctible Vision Required to grip a writing utensil. Required to visually inspect for damage to the vehicle. Also required to visually inspect the area of the vehicle where work has been requested. Essential Function 3: Responsible for ordering all parts needed to service the truck from the Parts Person in the Truck Service Center. Function Description: The Mechanic Helper Truck Service Center is required to communicate with the Parts Person in the department. This communication is required to ensure the proper parts and equipment needed to service any vehicle that passes through the Truck Service Center are ordered. Required Physical Demands Talking Hearing Description Required to communicate with the Parts Person to order parts required for work orders. Required to communicate with the Parts Person to order parts required for work orders. HISD - Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center 10 9/26/2009

11 Essential Function 4: Responsible for completing service work. Function Description: The Mechanic Helper Truck Service Center is required to complete generalized vehicle service work, including but not limited to: replacing/repairing damaged lights, repairing/installing gas tanks, changing oil, checking engine fluid levels, repairing/replacing starters, repairing/replacing PTOs, repairing/replacing catalytic converters, repairing/replacing wiring for various components, and general engine work. Required Physical Demands Standing Walking Sitting Stair/Ladder Climbing Balancing Lifting Description Required when working in pits and completing brake work, oil changes. The worker may be required to stoop. At times, the worker is able to sit at a workbench or table when completing maintenance/service work. Required to ascend/descend steps of large delivery trucks. Also required to access the oil pit. Stairs are present to access the storage area for the department and the break room. Required at times when servicing larger trucks and working on a ladder at a height. Also required when ascending/descending stairs. Required to lift tools and equipment. The weight of a 16-inch brake drum used on heavy-duty vehicles is 96.6 pounds. The weight of a twenty-seven HISD - Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center 11 9/26/2009

12 battery is 58.7 pounds. Carrying Required to carry tools and equipment. Unilateral and Bilateral carries are required of the worker. Pushing Required to push against had tools when torquing. The peak force required to push a 16-inch heavy-duty brake drum when sliding the drum across the concrete floor of the shop is 70.6 pounds. Pulling Required to pull against hand tools when torquing. The peak force required to pull up on one side of a 11R, 22.5 tire is pounds. The peak force required pull on a pry bar to lift an 11R 22.5 tire is 70.4 pounds. The peak force required to pull a 16-inch heavy-duty brake drum when sliding the drum across the concrete floor of the shop is 45.4 pounds. Stooping Required when completing maintenance tasks. Kneeling Required when completing maintenance tasks. Crouching Required when completing maintenance tasks. Crawling Required at times when completing maintenance tasks. Reaching Below Knees Reaching Knees to Shoulder Reach occurs in this body zone on a frequent basis. Reaching Above Shoulder Handling Required to manipulate tools and equipment. Grip Strength - Neutral Grip Required to lift tools and equipment. Also required at times to grip tools. - Supinated Grip Required to lift tools and equipment. Also used when gripping tools. - Pronated Grip Required when HISD - Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center 12 9/26/2009

13 gripping tools. Also required when pushing/pulling varying parts and equipment. Fingering Required when working with small parts and equipment. Pinch Strength - Lateral Pinch Required when working with small parts and equipment. - Palmar Pinch Required when working with small parts and equipment. - Tip Pinch Required when working with small parts and equipment. Correctible Vision Required to visually inspect parts and equipment when completing service work. Color Vision Required to inspect brake lights. Talking Required to communicate with co-workers. Hearing Smell Feeling Required to communicate with co-workers. Required to detect leaks in antifreeze. Also required to detect burning odors (such as a bad catalytic converter is detectible via a specific exhaust fume). Smell can also be utilized to detect burning wiring under the dash of a vehicle. Feeling is required at times when checking for heat coming from various parts of vehicles. Also, feeling is used at times when vision is occluded to ensure parts/equipment is correct (feeling the rotors on brakes to ensure proper grooves are present). HISD - Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center 13 9/26/2009

14 Essential Function 5: Responsible for completing generalized paperwork related to other essential functions. Required Physical Demands Sitting Pushing Pulling Reaching Knees to Shoulder Function Description: The Mechanic Helper Truck Service Center is required to complete paperwork that denotes the specific parts/tools/equipment used to complete service work. The worker must also log the amount of time required to complete service work. Description Required to manipulate computer mouse/writing utensil. Also required to push computer keyboard keys. Required to manipulate computer mouse/writing utensil. Grip Strength - Pronated Grip Required to grip computer mouse. Fingering Required to manipulate computer keyboard. Pinch Strength - Palmar Pinch Required to manipulate paperwork. - Tip Pinch Required to manipulate paperwork. Also required to manipulate writing utensil. Correctible Vision HISD - Mechanic Helper - Truck Service Center 14 9/26/2009