@ fastvaix..The faster and more power u put into it the more the resistance...and yeah i think your on point with the info about the bmi from all the reading ive read up on...just be persistant with every rep with no pause and give a 110% and gaurantee you'll b fine..an i'll bet you my last dollar that you'll pass with flying colors..
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Strength Test and Medical physical, and back ground check
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gmonty
MemberI think ive read that the magic number you have to reach is also based on your weight ..i dont mean to scare anyone just wanna make sure you know to give it the max...when i went to the first location to test i was sitting in the waiting room with a guy who said he was just going to go smooth and steady because motion was more important than effort...im guessing he failed
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rail
MemberYes, it is speed controlled. The faster you try to break the machine, the more resistance is created. This was told to me by the person giving the test & my experience on 2 occasions taking this test, was very true. I also know that your sex, age, and weight are all taken into account when scoring the test.
And I took it twice not because of failing it, but because the first go around my class was cancelled and it was over 2 years since I had taken it the second time. I did have the same tester.
Posted 4 months ago # -
Excellent advice!
Posted 4 months ago # -
sam7
Membercan you give me a detail of what all you did for your strength test!!
they emailed me saying to allow for 70 minutes???
what exactly are all the different things,that you do for the 70 minute time frame??IPCS 3 part test – Upper body EBE / Step Test / PCE
it doesn't seem like these 3 tests will take 70 minutes?
this is for a CSX conductor position!Posted 3 months ago # -
jrudd
MemberLooks like I do not have to take the strength test. I was under the impression that all candidates had to take the strength test. Seems though, that not all positions on the railroad require the same tests.
When I started this topic I had applied for the apprentice signal trainee position, I unfortunately did not get that position but they did give a conditional offer for the Communications and Electronics Technician Position. I went in for the physical and background check with no mention of strength test.
I have only one obstacle to overcome, and that would be to see my doctor to get some issues checked out and sent back to the medical department within 15 days. Then I only need to spend one week at the training center after I get the final offer. The HR guy seems to think I can be qualified for the next class date March 5th.
Wish me luck.
Posted 3 months ago # -
Good luck!
Posted 3 months ago # -
EliM2010
ModeratorI'm gonna be posting sometime this week CSX's STRENGTH TESTING as some of my friends underwent the process about a week ago to become CARMEN thru CSX and i have spoken to a couple of CONDUCTOR'S as im i the process of switching crafts from a ISR commonly known as a clerk or an INTERMODAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE to a FREIGHT CONDUCTOR myself so ... one step away in a progression so to speak from becoming an ENGINEER (HOPEFULLY).. SOOOOO be on the lookout all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CHECK The Assessment/ Strength Testing post in this website as i will be posting it there sometime this week ... so be on the lookout all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 2 months ago # -
jrudd
MemberI have a quick question, I am currently going through the medical process. I do have some per-existing injuries from the military. I have done the physical, I had to see my doctor to get re-evaluated on all those injuries, and send all my medical records pertaining to them.
I have degenerative disc disease, I had a shoulder surgery, and I have a plate and pins in my left ankle.
Could these things keep me from getting that final offer? I can do the job as a Communications and Electronic Technician, I currently do the same type of work. The physical went well, and my doctor also cleared me. How in-depth do they go, and how strict are they?
Posted 2 months ago # -
johnnbea
Moderator@jrudd
I am not a medical professional, nor a physical expert of any kind. I would suspect, however, that you may well come up against some challenges. The thing that makes me say that is nothing more than the "degenerative" disc disease. That may well come under question for you, but provide everything they ask for, and keep in mind, as long as they are asking for more information, they have not given up on clearing you! It's not impossible, just going to have to, more than likely, do a little more for them! Good luck man!Posted 2 months ago # -
EliM2010
Moderatorrail GOOD ADVISE its the same thing my friend said when he went for his stretgh test to become a onductor .... pluuuss jrudd .. we will soon see what they will say when u do your strentgh test just EXPLAIN to to what exactly you have dont lie be honest and truthful and see what they say ok!!!!!! Hope this all helped you guys out!!!!!!
Posted 2 months ago # -
jrudd
Member@Elim2010
I am not 100% positive, but I do not think I have to take the strength test. I asked the HR guy about it and he said the requirements differ from job position to job position, and a Communication & Electronics Technician is not required to take the strength test. I already had my physical, background check, and drug test. I waiting final decision from the medical department, which makes me nervous because of my medical history of back issues, shoulder surgery, and ankle surgery.
I am also only required to spend one week at the training center and will not have to do the hanging test either.
Posted 2 months ago # -
bradb
MemberSO i am new to this background check that they do for cp and i never been convicted of any thing other then driving offences ....and i didnt fully understand that i needed to list serious and agrvated misdeamour because they were all from driving ....i have never been arrested for drugs or fighting ,,it was a owi and driving while barred.. they resined the job offer does that meen i can never work for cp or any rr?. please advise thank you
Posted 2 months ago # -
jrudd
Member@bradb
I think you would be fine to re-apply to any railroad, although you may need to wait six months to re-apply to CO, I assume is Canadian Pacific.
I am sure that the background check and physical are conducted fairly the same from RR to RR. When I applied at Norfolk Southern, they wanted to know ALL traffic violations in the last seven years, especially misdemeanors, such as owi. Be honest and don't leave anything out.
Get the ebook, its a bit expensive, but worth the money if you have questions that you can't find the answers to in the forums.
Posted 2 months ago # -
johnnbea
Moderator@bradb
CP uses Verifications, Inc as well, for their background checks. This is the same company that does the background screening for BNSF. They are pretty thourough, BUT, that said, if you listed all of the traffic offenses, and convictions there, and everything that was more serious was associated with the traffic things you already listed, you might make it through without question. The biggest thing to hang people up in background checks, are the surprises that pop up! Just wait it out, and see what happens. As for re-applying, you will most likely have to wait for a period of time to apply to CP again, but keep right on going with everyone else. Just be sure to correct your applications to include whatever is in question. If you are applying for BNSF, remember, you are already in the Verifications system, so they will already have everything they found for CP. Good luck to you!Posted 2 months ago # -
Makstl ask that in the NS thread.
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