BNSF Railway reviews

3.1

44% would recommend to a friend

(2,427 total reviews)
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Kathryn Farmer

42% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

BNSF Railway has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,427 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BNSF Railway employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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2.0
Jun 6, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Its all about the pay...not too many place you can make 80k a yr in under 4 yrs. I have made some good friends union side and management but its not a lot of them

Cons

Way too demanding of time, If you have a special someone in your life i hope the bond is strong. Certain months i have worked over 250 hrs, it takes a toll on ur physical and mental health. Also, union employees can be real asses some times. As FLS we don't hate you for no reason, but we can only take so much of you begging for a "quit" then we give it to you and you still complain. Try growing up. You get paid for 8 hrs and most days you only work 4 of them, trust me you are getting over, this is the only industry that happens in. This is a place where the saying "the prisoners run the prison" is absolutely true...difficult culture to work in for sure

3.0
Mar 20, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company is stable and is well aware of it's mission and direction. Rail volume will continue to grow and the company is positions itself well for the future. Many workers have over 30 years of service and the company will continue to hire new employees providing stable jobs with solid benefitts.

Cons

Many railroaders are third or forth generation employees. The culture is very unique and new employees may find it tough to transition and thrive in the 24/7 work enviorment. There is a perceptions that some are promoted based on who they know and/or who they are.

1.0
Mar 13, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

the pay is a above average, the medical benefits for union clerks is pretty good

Cons

there is no chance of advancement to management for clerks in topeka, the clerks that want to bid for other positions are denied. no diversity in topeka, its just a very uncomfortable place to work. Clerks are forced to work 16 hrs for several days at a time

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