Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners frequently:

• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Bend or twist their body.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Stand for long periods of time.
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• Walk or run for long periods of time.

It is important for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners to be able to:

• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
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• Determine the distance between objects.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.

It is not as important, but still necessary, for septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners to be able to:

• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
• Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
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• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• See objects in very bright or glaring light.
• Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
• Move arms and legs quickly.
• While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side.
• Determine from which direction a sound came.
• See objects in very low light.