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Workforce Training Eligibility Standards

All persons wishing to participate in the Workforce Training Program must pass physical, literacy and drug-free requirements (detailed below) to be considered for entry into the program. Passing all requirements does not guarantee a place in the program as space availability will be an additional determining factor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to lift 50lbs from floor to waist.
  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders in construction.
  • Vision of at least 20/30 in one eye and 20/50 in the other, with or without corrective lenses.
  • Adequate hearing, with or without a hearing aid.
  • Ability to distinguish colors.

TEST FOR ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (T.A.B.E.)

T.A.B.E. is an adult literacy exam, which tests reading comprehension, language, spelling, math computation, and math applications. Participants must attain a cumulative score of 8.9* to qualify.

DRUG TESTING

Individuals must submit to and pass a drug test to become eligible for training.

Individuals who successfully complete Workforce Training must pass an HRT-required background check and drug test (detailed below) to be eligible for employment placement on the METRO Light Rail Expansion Project. This test is separate from the drug test required to enter training. Passing the background check and drug test does not guarantee employment placement.


BACKGROUND AND DRUG TEST

Exclusions from Working at Houston Rapid Transit (HRT) Joint Venture:

  • Failing/Exceeding the Department of Transportation's (DOT) 5-panel drug test limits (with confirmation by a Medical Review Officer).
  • Failing/Exceeding alcohol test result of 0.04 (blood-alcohol level).
  • Convicted sex offender (either misdemeanor or felony convictions).
  • Any felony conviction within the past five years.
  • Failing any required Random Screens, 'Reasonable Cause' Screens, Post-Accident Drug and/or Alcohol screens, or refusal to take any required Screening test will result in immediate termination from the HRT Project. Further, that individual won't be eligible to work on the HRT Project for its duration.

 

*A T.A.B.E. score of 8.9 is equivalent to an 8th grade reading and math level of education.
 
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