PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST
Test Components
The following briefly describes the included PAT components. Please review the corresponding PAT protocol to see samples of the specific PAT you will be taking.
- The information is provided as a brief guide to introduce test components and demonstrate how they are linked to the required physical tasks of each job.
- Each test section is pictured and referenced to the job task equivalent.
- This is not intended as an instructional or safety manual and should in no way be interpreted as such.
- The test administrator will go through the instructions with you in detail at the time of the test.
Outlined below are the different PAT protocols and potential job titles associated with the test.
- Bridge & Building, Track, and Signal
- Carperson (including Mechanical Service Operator, Apprentice Freight Car Repairer, and Freight Car Repairer)
- Coach Cleaner
- Material Handler
- Mechanical Locomotive (including Apprentice Diesel Electrician, Diesel Electrician, Apprentice Diesel Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Boilermaker, and Sheet Metal Worker)
- Operations Support Specialist
- Real Estate
- Tie Down Clerk
- Train Crew
- Work Equipment Mechanic
Test Components
The following briefly describes the included PAT components. Please review the corresponding PAT protocol to see samples of the specific PAT you will be taking.
- The information is provided as a brief guide to introduce test components and demonstrate how they are linked to the required physical tasks of each job.
- Each test section is pictured and referenced to the job task equivalent.
- This is not intended as an instructional or safety manual and should in no way be interpreted as such.
- The test administrator will go through the instructions with you in detail at the time of the test.
Outlined below are the different PAT protocols and potential job titles associated with the test.
- Bridge & Building, Track, and Signal
- Carperson (including Mechanical Service Operator, Apprentice Freight Car Repairer, and Freight Car Repairer)
- Coach Cleaner
- Material Handler
- Mechanical Locomotive (including Apprentice Diesel Electrician, Diesel Electrician, Apprentice Diesel Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Boilermaker, and Sheet Metal Worker)
- Operations Support Specialist
- Real Estate
- Tie Down Clerk
- Train Crew
- Work Equipment Mechanic