PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST
COACH CLEANER
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Step Up
Employees are required to climb steps to access passenger cars when cleaning and prepping. Applicants must demonstrate that they can perform this task safely. During this test, applicants will step up onto a step with both feet.
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Step Up
Employees are required to climb steps to access passenger cars when cleaning and prepping. Applicants must demonstrate that they can perform this task safely. During this test, applicants will step up onto a step with both feet.
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Hand Grip Position 2
Employees need to manipulate water hoses connecting to an outlet while cleaning the coaches. This requires a certain grip force. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to generate the required force to accomplish this task. During this test, applicants will grip a testing device with each hand separately.
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Hand Grip Position 2
Employees need to manipulate water hoses connecting to an outlet while cleaning the coaches. This requires a certain grip force. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to generate the required force to accomplish this task. During this test, applicants will grip a testing device with each hand separately.
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Hose Pull
Employees need to manipulate a water hose throughout the day. During this test, applicants will pull a testing device towards their bodies to demonstrate their ability to generate the force to accomplish this task.
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Hose Pull
Employees need to manipulate a water hose throughout the day. During this test, applicants will pull a testing device towards their bodies to demonstrate their ability to generate the force to accomplish this task.
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Door Pull
Occasionally employees have to open a train car rear door. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to exert enough force to accomplish this task. During this test, applicants will pull outward against a testing device handle with one hand.
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Door Pull
Occasionally employees have to open a train car rear door. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to exert enough force to accomplish this task. During this test, applicants will pull outward against a testing device handle with one hand.
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Seat Pull
Employees need to flip seats in the train car during their duties as a Coach Cleaner. Applicants must demonstrate that they can generate enough force to accomplish this task. During the test, applicants will pull outward against a testing device handle with one hand.
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Seat Pull
Employees need to flip seats in the train car during their duties as a Coach Cleaner. Applicants must demonstrate that they can generate enough force to accomplish this task. During the test, applicants will pull outward against a testing device handle with one hand.
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Dynamic Lift - Floor to Waist
Coach Cleaners must be able to lift various cleaning supplies up onto the train car. Applicants must display their ability to exert enough force to accomplish this task. During this test, applicants will be lifting a crate between a shelf and a platform.
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Dynamic Lift - Floor to Waist
Coach Cleaners must be able to lift various cleaning supplies up onto the train car. Applicants must display their ability to exert enough force to accomplish this task. During this test, applicants will be lifting a crate between a shelf and a platform.
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Dynamic Carry
Coach Cleaners must be able to lift and carry various cleaning supplies throughout their day. Applicants must display their ability to exert enough force and endurance to accomplish this task. During this test, applicants will be lifting and carrying a bucket.
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Dynamic Carry
Coach Cleaners must be able to lift and carry various cleaning supplies throughout their day. Applicants must display their ability to exert enough force and endurance to accomplish this task. During this test, applicants will be lifting and carrying a bucket.
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Upper Level Reach
Employees are required to reach overhead when performing maintenance work. They may be required to work with their hands overhead for extended periods of time, with the ability to change position as needed. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to work in this position safely. During this activity, applicants will be asked to move pegs from one panel to the next panel and back for a set number of repetitions.
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Upper Level Reach
Employees are required to reach overhead when performing maintenance work. They may be required to work with their hands overhead for extended periods of time, with the ability to change position as needed. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to work in this position safely. During this activity, applicants will be asked to move pegs from one panel to the next panel and back for a set number of repetitions.
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Stooping Reach
Employees are required to stoop to reach below when performing cleaning tasks. They may be required to work in this position for extended periods of time. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work in this position safely. During this activity, applicants will be asked to move pegs from one panel to the next panel and back for a set number of repetitions.
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Stooping Reach
Employees are required to stoop to reach below when performing cleaning tasks. They may be required to work in this position for extended periods of time. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work in this position safely. During this activity, applicants will be asked to move pegs from one panel to the next panel and back for a set number of repetitions.
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Step Up Cleaner
Cleaner Employees are required to climb steps to access passenger cars when cleaning and prepping. Applicants must demonstrate that they can perform this task safely. During this test, applicants will step up onto a step with both feet.
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Step Up Cleaner
Cleaner Employees are required to climb steps to access passenger cars when cleaning and prepping. Applicants must demonstrate that they can perform this task safely. During this test, applicants will step up onto a step with both feet.
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1/4 Mile Treadmill Walk
Employees are required to have a certain level of physical fitness to complete the physical requirements of the job. This portion of the test evaluates cardiovascular and physical fitness. Applicants will walk ¼ mile and control the speed of the treadmill to allow a comfortable pace.
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1/4 Mile Treadmill Walk
Employees are required to have a certain level of physical fitness to complete the physical requirements of the job. This portion of the test evaluates cardiovascular and physical fitness. Applicants will walk ¼ mile and control the speed of the treadmill to allow a comfortable pace.