Do not apply, railroad jobs are not what they use to be. - Conductor BNSF Railway Employee Review

1.0
Dec 20, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

money, benefits (although fading), and they are considering a new attendance policy for those who work 24/7 on the trains so you will not have a life much at all if that happens.

Cons

Management is cutthroat and out to get you for anything they can, BNSF constantly steals wages from employees, has a high turnover rate anymore because no one wants to put up with the cutthroat atmosphere on top of the wages they steal and how you are not home much. It is recommended that you get job Insurance once hired and out of probation because they will suspend people left and right the micromanagement is insane. Technology and Precision Scheduled Railroading is eliminating jobs left and right, they just hire short term to get a tax break and so that the STB gets off of them about man power issues. Just do yourself and anyone you know a favor spread the word this place is toxic and just not worth it.

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5.0
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Pros

This is a great place to start and grow your career, especially as an MT, with tons of opportunities to take on projects and explore what interests you. Leadership at every level is genuinely supportive and approachable, and people across the company are always willing to teach, mentor, and help you succeed. Compensation and benefits are competitive, and the Business Resource Groups really add to the sense of community and development.

Cons

There are so many opportunities that it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming figuring out what path to focus on. Balancing day-to-day work with all the development options can be a bit challenging depending on your role and workload.

5.0
Jul 3, 2026
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Pros

Great people and strong coworkers across the organization. The company offers competitive pay, strong benefits, and good overall stability. There are many experienced employees who care about the work and are willing to help others succeed.

Cons

The organization can be very hierarchical, which sometimes makes it difficult to drive change or move quickly. Decisions often require multiple layers of approval, so it can take longer than expected to finalize direction or make progress. There is also limited flexibility compared to what many other companies offer, especially when it comes to working arrangements.

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