by bigdogg2000
Hello everyone, this is my first post! I am curious as to what I can expect when going to take my PAT for Metro North. Can anyone give me some insight?
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by RearOfSignal
Expect: Opening a train barrel door, walking on uneven terrain, stepping over 3rd rail (not live), climbing up a ladder that represents a climbing on the side of the train, putting together glad hands (air hoses), lifting a package over your head, a perhaps a couple of others that I can't remember. And the medical exam (vision, hearing, drug test, etc.)
Hurry up and wait at the signal!
by bigdogg2000
Cool, I took the physical and passed. Took the drug test, should be clean. Do they test for alcohol? Also, how long does it take to hear back? It's been a week (7 business days) and I have heard nada.
by bigdogg2000
bigdogg2000 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 4:17 pm Cool, I took the physical and passed. Took the drug test, should be clean. Do they test for alcohol? Also, how long does it take to hear back? It's been a week (7 business days) and I have heard nada.Although, I know patience is key in the railroad.
by RearOfSignal
The Railroad is desperate for Conductors, so it shouldn't be long.
Hurry up and wait at the signal!