ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to understand department and safety rules and regulations and follow prescribed routes for the collection of solid waste and recyclables; Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work safely in heavy traffic and residential areas and determine acceptability of solid waste and recyclable material placed for collection; Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate solid waste equipment safely and effectively; Sufficient physical strength and endurance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to lift, carry and move objects, through a full range of motion, up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently and 20 pounds constantly; Sufficient personal mobility and flexibility which allows the employee to stoop, stand, walk, grasp, push and pull and climb continuously throughout various locations within the City. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Substantial knowledge of Manchester City geography, streets and business locations; Substantial knowledge of traffic hazards and traffic safety principles, practices and procedures; Substantial knowledge of proper lifting techniques; Some knowledge of preventative stretching exercises; Ability to comprehend and follow safety rules and regulations; Ability to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language; Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions; Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions; Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines; Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology; Integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.