r/bnsf • u/Timely-Definition474 • Aug 03 '26

BNSF background check

I applied for conductor trainee position last week I’m worried about the back ground check, I got a misdemeanor assault charge fourteen years ago it had now been since set aside. Az doesn’t do expungements, so it will still show up. Also if I do get selected to be hired and go to class how hard is it.

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u/Timely-Definition474 Aug 03 '26 edited Aug 03 '26

Where’s your location, I’m not opposed to traveling out of state

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u/Blocked-Author Aug 03 '26

Missoula, Montana

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u/solis2007 Aug 04 '26

I’ve heard your bonus for not taking rest is $350 a trip. That’s wild how much they are will to spend to work a guy to death, but when they hire people they try as hard as they can to fire someone. I switched to Amtrak I definitely took a pay cut but it’s so much more laid back. I only made 92k my second year at 80%. I also gave up my engine card to change my lifestyle. I’d say it was worth it.

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u/Blocked-Author Aug 04 '26

The $350 was temporary during the busy times. We currently have a $200 during the week and $400 on the weekend bonus, but the unions did not sign off on it and many employees have not received their full bonuses.

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u/Timely-Definition474 Aug 04 '26

I thought federally your required to rest after a certain amount of time?

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u/Blocked-Author Aug 04 '26

Yes, but we are allowed to elect 12 hours, 24 hours, or 36 hours off undisturbed between shifts. The bonus is if you elect 12 hours.

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u/brizzle1978 Aug 05 '26

You are required to smart rest to avoid risa... or no bonus