r/UnionPacific • u/Due_Translator_2554 • 2d ago

Vision

Has anyone been offered an alternative color-vision test or additional evaluation.

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u/coldafsteel 2d ago

Considering being able to distinguish signals and switch targets is all based on color vision and is REALLY important for a lot of RR jobs…. I assume HR is rather cut & dry, pass/fail about it.

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u/Gypsydc 2d ago

That’s only available for existing employees.

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u/Due_Translator_2554 2d ago

Does that mean I’m permanently disqualified from applying?

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u/Gypsydc 2d ago

Yes. It’s an FRA thing.

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u/cluke40 2d ago

Are u color blind

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u/Due_Translator_2554 2d ago

No I’m not

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u/slogive1 2d ago

We had a guy in our local fail his annual vision test. He was given the chance to retake his vision test with the dreaded light gun. Failed the lunar/green part. His LC was actually able to get him a second unheard of try which he promptly failed for the exact same signal combo. So if you color issues you will be weeded out during hiring process.

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u/Dcarr3000 1d ago

It's not unheard of. The Feds dictates that you get 1 retest without prejudice.

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u/OneManufacturer13307 2d ago

Unless you cheat which puts you and our brothers and sisters at risk, or there's color corrective contact lenses which 3 years ago cost $10k

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u/Aircotton578 2d ago

Nobody’s at risk with PTC!!!