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BNSF Railway Company Culture
BNSF Railway Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
BNSF Railway's Overall Culture is rated D-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
C+Perks & Benefits
C-Compensation
C-Professional Development
DTeam
DBNSF Railway CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Carl Ice
45 /100
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Diversity at BNSF Railway
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F
Diverse employees at BNSF Railway have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at BNSF Railway
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at BNSF Railway have rated Outlook, Compensation, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
BNSF Railway eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-43
BNSF Railway employees are -43% more likely to recommend BNSF Railway as a great place to work
| 22% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 65% | Detractors |
Working at BNSF Railway
Working at BNSF Railway is rated below average by 378 employees, across various culture dimensions. BNSF Railway employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting BNSF Railway’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Dallas. See below in detail how working at BNSF Railway was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at BNSF Railway
D-
Overall Company Culture at BNSF Railway is rated D-
Last updated 8 days ago
Bottom
10%
BNSF Railway ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
BNSF Railway Employee Reviews
Out of 422 BNSF Railway employee reviews, 45% were positive. The remaining 55% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping BNSF Railway improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 45% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 55% |
Positive Reviews From BNSF Railway Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?They know how to do their job
- What did you like most about the interview process?Conversing with important decision makers
- What makes you most happy at work?Having success growing the business
Constructive Feedback From BNSF Railway Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Growing the business and focusing on strong employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Direct expectations across the board for all workers on all levels!
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Focus on appreciating the workers
BNSF Railway Company Information
BNSF Railway Company Overview
BNSF is a critical link that connects consumers with the global marketplace.
BNSF Railway Mission, Vision & Values
BNSF Railway Mission Statement
The BNSF Railway Foundation will support and improve the general welfare and quality of life in communities served by BNSF.
BNSF Railway Values
- Our customers
- Our employees
- Our owners
- The communities
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at BNSF Railway
BNSF Railway’s Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report highlights our focus on continuing to enhance safety, including efforts to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions with more sustainable operations.
The Responsibility and Sustainability Report was prepared with guidance from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. GRI is a globally-recognized reporting framework for environmental, social and governance performance. The report addresses material issues important to BNSF stakeholders and our business.
We believe it is important to minimize our impact on the planet and to contribute to the long-term sustainability of every community we serve. Railroads are the most environmentally preferred mode of surface transportation, and BNSF is a leader in the rail industry for the protection of our air, land and water.
Rail carries one-third of our nation’s freight, and what we transport touches individuals in all walks of life. We do this while reducing emissions, saving fuel and relieving highway congestion.
Transporting goods by train also provides benefits to the environment beyond fuel efficiency and sustainability; it reduces supply chain costs, allowing American businesses to be more competitive in the global market. For example, BNSF trains can move one ton of freight nearly 500 miles on just one gallon of diesel fuel.
At BNSF, we are proud to transport freight, and we connect people and communities along the way.
Protecting, sustaining, contributing.
THIS IS BNSF.
| Headquarter | 2650 Lou Menk Drive Fort Worth, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bnsf.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1994 |
| Tel | (800) 795-2673 |
| Company Status | Public |
BNSF Railway Competitors
BNSF Railway competitors include Amtrak, Genesee & Wyoming, and Union Pacific Railroad. BNSF Railway ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how BNSF Railway compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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BNSF Railway Employees
378 employees at BNSF Railway have reviewed BNSF Railway across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 8 days ago.
Overall, the 378 BNSF Railway employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at BNSF Railway are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at BNSF Railway, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at BNSF Railway are not very pleased with their team. 378 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at BNSF Railway are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at BNSF Railway believe the environment at BNSF Railway is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at BNSF Railway is moderate. About 35% of the employees at BNSF Railway work 8 hours or less, while 23% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at BNSF Railway are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
BNSF Railway employees generally work 10.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at BNSF Railway report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at BNSF Railway have 0 meetings
Meetings
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75% of BNSF Railway employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
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BNSF Railway employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
75% of BNSF Railway employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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BNSF Railway employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
69% of BNSF Railway employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Joining BNSF Railway - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining BNSF Railway is that the company was prepared on their first day. BNSF Railway employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
BNSF Railway KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of BNSF Railway's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 9 BNSF Railway employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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BNSF Railway CEO & Leadership
BNSF Railway CEO - Carl Ice
45 /100
Carl’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Carl in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Dallas. Carl Ice’s employees rank BNSF Railway in the Bottom 35% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 30% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 20% for Professional Development. Ice is generally unpopular with BNSF Railway employees, but ranks especially low with Hispanic or Latino employees, and by employees identified with Other ethnicities and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees in the IT department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to BNSF Railway’s competitors, Carl Ice ranks below both Genesee & Wyoming CEO John Hellmann and Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson.
BNSF Railway Leadership
The BNSF Railway Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Carl Ice, Retired CFO Thomas Hund, and Executive Vice President - Law & Corporate Affairs and Chief Legal Officer Roger Nober
Carl Ice CEO / President
Carl Ice serves as the CEO / President of BNSF Railway.
Thomas Hund Retired CFO
Thomas Hund serves as the Retired CFO of BNSF Railway.
Roger Nober Executive Vice President - Law & Corporate Affairs and Chief Legal Officer
Roger Nober serves as the Executive Vice President - Law & Corporate Affairs and Chief Legal Officer of BNSF Railway.... read more
Matthew Jones Executive Director State Government Affairs -- Montana and Idaho
Matthew Jones serves as the Executive Director State Government Affairs -- Montana and Idaho of BNSF Railway. Matthew... read more
Carlos Green AVP, Compensation & Benefits
Carlos Green serves as the AVP, Compensation & Benefits of BNSF Railway.
Linda Poundstone Asst. To VP, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Hardship and Tuition Reimbursement Program Administrator
Linda Poundstone serves as the Asst. To VP, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Hardship and Tuition Reimbursement Program... read more
Sunny Bajaj AVP - Telecommunications
Sunny Bajaj serves as the AVP - Telecommunications of BNSF Railway. Sunny started at BNSF Railway in December of 2017.... read more
Brandon Mabry AVP & CMO Central
Brandon Mabry serves as the AVP & CMO Central of BNSF Railway. Brandon started at BNSF Railway in March of 2009. Brandon... read more
Matthew Hammond AVP Chief Engineer System Maintenance & Planning
Matthew Hammond serves as the AVP Chief Engineer System Maintenance & Planning of BNSF Railway. Matthew started at BNSF... read more
BNSF Railway Salaries
How much does BNSF Railway pay?
How much do people at BNSF Railway get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at BNSF Railway is $120,590, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $111,206, or $53 per hour.
At BNSF Railway, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $240,000 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $35,222 annually. Average BNSF Railway salaries by department include: Design at $94,832, HR at $100,035, Finance at $89,338, and Sales at $224,277. Half of BNSF Railway salaries are above $111,206.
178 employees at BNSF Railway rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 550 ratings) while 171 employees at BNSF Railway rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 179 ratings).
Salaries contributed from BNSF Railway employees include job titles like Data Scientist, Desktop Support, and Director of Sales. Comparably data has a total of 6 salary records from BNSF Railway employees.
Last updated 2 months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $53k | $53k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $85k | $85k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $233k | $233k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $273k | $273k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $304k | $304k | 100th Percentile |
$120,590*
Average Compensation
$111,206*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
BNSF Railway Salaries by City
BNSF Railway Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at BNSF Railway
Diverse employees at BNSF Railway score the company 47/100 across various culture categories, placing BNSF Railway in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at BNSF Railway across various culture dimensions.
The people who work at BNSF are the ones who drive the railroad to success. BNSF employees are from all areas of the country and have a variety of skills. BNSF is focused on keeping the railroad moving forward, meeting customers’ needs and serving the communities where our employees live and work.,,
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
BNSF Railway Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
BNSF Railway PTO
BNSF Railway's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 75% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is BNSF Railway's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 67% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. BNSF Railway's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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BNSF Railway Careers
BNSF Railway Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, BNSF Railway applied for 7 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 86% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
7
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 86% Granted (6 out of 7)
- 0% Denied ( out of 7)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 7)
- 14% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 7)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in BNSF Railway on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 14% | |
Customer Support | 7% | |
Legal | 7% | |
Finance | 7% | |
Other | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Dallas | 29% | |
|---|---|---|
Fort Worth | 21% | |
Philadelphia | 7% | |
Mexico City | 7% | |
Irving | 7% | |
Other | 29% |
BNSF Railway Internship Program
BNSF – An engine driving the economy and powering your career!
For more than 160 years, BNSF has played a vital role in our nation’s development. Today, BNSF is a vital link connecting America’s producers and consumers to the global economy.
Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, BNSF Railway operates one of the largest railroad networks in North America. This network covers the western two-thirds of the United States.
Why apply for Internships with BNSF?
Our employees work in a safe and secure environment, are focused on continuous improvement, share in the opportunity for personal and professional growth available to all team members and take pride in their association with BNSF.
We believe the key to our success is employing forward-thinking individuals diverse in talent, education, experience and thought. As a result, we will continue to be one of the most successful railroad networks in North America — doing what we do best.
With your help, BNSF can continue moving forward faster than ever. Explore Internships and join us!
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How difficult is it to get an internship at BNSF Railway?
Operations
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult33%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships67%
Answered by 3 Operations Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding BNSF Railway
What is BNSF Railway address?
BNSF Railway location is at 2650 Lou Menk Drive
Who is the CEO of BNSF Railway?
BNSF Railway CEO is Carl Ice, their score by employees is 45
What is BNSF Railway eNPS?
The eNPS for BNSF Railway is -43
What is the salary for Sales Associate in BNSF Railway?
Sales Associate average salary in the US is 53k
What are the salaries in the Operations in BNSF Railway?
The average salaries for Operations in BNSF Railway is 76k
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