Look out UP we are going to take the worst company to work for spot. - Conductor BNSF Railway Employee Review

1.0
Jan 30, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

None. The pay is good for a blue collar job but it hasn't been worth it for quite a while.

Cons

I used to think the BNSF just reviewed emoyees as liabilities instead of the assets there are. And never considered moral at. I have come to realize it is worse than that and they actually view employees as enemies. The job and quality of life get worse on a weekly basis. There is always constant change and always for the worst including management turnover, working rules, quality of life, communication and the tools we need to do your job. My hiring event 10 years ago had almost 300 people for 25 positions. Now they pay signing bonuses and struggle to fill 20 openings. That should tell them something. Sadly it doesn't they seem OK with that. It should tell you something though. Do not work for or do business with this company.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
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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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