Career Paths

A clear view of your future at BNSF.

So you want to put your career on the right track. At BNSF, you can with clear, well- marked career paths that provide a lifetime of opportunities and personal satisfaction.

In general, positions within Operations fall within three major groups: transportation, engineering and mechanical.

Each of these areas provides a logical succession of occupations that build on experiences gained throughout the railroad:

• BNSF has many scheduled (union-represented) positions for skilled laborers or technicians, with individual tasks and responsibilities
• Non-supervisory management positions have additional authority and responsibility for key functions and activities
• First-line supervisors have responsibilities for both the activities of a work group and for the employees who comprise that group
• Middle management positions draw on experience gained in first-line leadership to guide larger numbers of work groups
• Senior management provides strategic direction to the entire team of employees in the transportation, engineering or mechanical group

Regardless of which career path you select, BNSF provides nearly limitless job opportunities.