I wouldn't look for a job as a conductor now. - Freight Conductor BNSF Railway Employee Review

2.0
5 Dec 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pay is decent, as well as benefits are better than I have had with previous employers. Work with a lot of good people. But that's also bases on location. Some locations coworkers aren't that great.

Cons

Work home life is boarder line non existent. When most of the country gets holidays off, you get penalized for taking same days off. They say they care about employees and veterans but the moment they are not making hand over fist in profits they will kick those same vets to the furlough curb WITH OUT hesitation. There are to many cons these days. Was a decent company but seem to be going down hill. At this point anybody with less than 10 years working for the company has a possibility of not making it to retirement. They are going to try to automate this career as quick as they possibly can. Basically driving down a dead end road it feels at this point.

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5.0
25 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

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Cons

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5.0
3 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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