BNSF – A Military Friendly Employer

BNSF is actively seeking applicants with military experience. At BNSF, we salute your service, value your skills and welcome your unique experiences. From conductor trainees to skilled craftsmen to first-line supervisors, we seek to fill thousands of positions in 2008. BNSF offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities for those in transition from military to civilian life as well as veterans, retirees and members of National Guard and Reserve components. We are a dynamic and progressive employer, providing competitive pay and benefits, a rich and stable company tradition, as well as training and advancement opportunities. If you’re ready to continue serving your nation in a whole new way, the BNSF team awaits you.

• BNSF has a long tradition of hiring veterans. In 2004, we hired over 300 veterans with an additional 750 veterans hired in 2005. In 2006, we hired over 1000 veterans (20% of all hires). In 2007, over 750 new hires (30% of all hires) were veterans.
  
  
• In December 2007, BNSF was recognized as America’s #1 Most Military Friendly Employer by GI Jobs Magazine.
  
  
• Currently, over 100 BNSF employees are serving on active duty and over 600 have been called to active duty since Sept. 11, 2001. At BNSF, we recognize and value the sacrifice made by our Guard and Reserve employees. We offer enhanced and extended benefits for those employees called to active duty in the War on Terrorism, including make-whole pay and benefits continuation. In addition, we offer fifteen days each year of make-whole pay for annual training and drill duty.>
  
  
• In February 2006, BNSF renewed its longstanding commitment to those serving in the National Guard and Reserve by becoming the first railroad to sign a Five-Star Statement of Support with the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). BNSF was also recognized by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for efforts "Above and Beyond" in support of our citizen-soldiers including the Patriot Award, NOV 2005.
  
  
• BNSF is a 2006 Department of Defense Freedom Award recipient. This prestigious nomination recognizes that BNSF policies and practices, including care packages and welcome-home celebrations, go "above and beyond" in support of our nation's citizen soldiers. In 2006, BNSF also provided testimony on its corporate commitment to hiring veterans before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  
  
• We actively work together with Marine for Life, Transition Assistance Program (TAP), Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) and Family Support Centers. To see a list of upcoming military job fairs, visit Recruiting Events.
  
  
• BNSF Railway military recruiter tells why a career in the rail industry may be right for you. Recruiter Intel, GI Jobs, May 2006.
  
  
• To learn more about a career in BNSF's field - based operations management program (Experienced First Line Supervisor), visit GI Diaries, JAN-APR 2007 and the Senior Enlisted Profiles.
  
  
• For more information regarding BNSF's commitment to hiring veterans, visit Military News.
  
  
• To learn more about career opportunities and the application process, view Employment Frequently Asked Questions.
  
  
• To view a list of current openings and apply online, click Job Search.
  
  
• Many railroad employees have at some time served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Under certain conditions, their military service may be credited as rail service under the Railroad Retirement Act.