Applied this week and I applied all over the place hopefully BNSF get back with me thank you for your videos

Keep making these videos to keep me up to date.

I start BNSF train crew l/freight conductor training in Phoenix AZ on 23 January! Looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

Good luck brother

I start with BNSF next month, keep up these videos, they’re helpful!

@antoniomunoz3828

Жыл бұрын

I do as well! Where do you start? What city?

@rapidsrailfan3604

Жыл бұрын

@@antoniomunoz3828 minneapolis

@jamisonnichols2950

Жыл бұрын

@@rapidsrailfan3604 rip

@railfanjk8964

Жыл бұрын

What city are you?

What up Shawn P ... Got my start date today for the end of Aug for BNSF Freight Conductor Training .. Sooooooo happy and looking forward to it .

@a387658

11 ай бұрын

Congrats. Good luck bro

@user-fg8im3nd7w

11 ай бұрын

@@a387658 Thanks Bro ... I'll be in the Seattle yard

Hope it's going well, waiting to hear back from them.

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

Its been going good

@sebrofc

Жыл бұрын

@@a387658 Good deal, stay safe.

Just finished my 14 day CPAP machine for 4 hours a night and this is all I need to get my clearance. Then just wait for the email to let me know when I’m off to Kansas City for my training. I’m base out of Seattle WA. 4:37

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Good luck to you sir

I applied for 3 jobs inside BNSF. Even had a referral that's been in maintenance of way for over 2 years. January 20th I applied. Took the assessment test that they email me right after that. Passed that. It's been over a month since I've last gotten anything from them. I know its the winter season. Signal apprenticeship, track laborer and conductor trainee are the positions I signed up for. Also allied through UP as well.

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

Yeah winter season is tough

@budbvr6176

Жыл бұрын

I applied and started the process in late January, too(train conductor). I had an interview late February, the longest part for me was the health section of things. I'm a bigger guy and when they do the sleep test, an then find out you have mild sleep apnea. That'll add about a month or two before starting the job. They had me talk to my doctor who then had me do a 2 week sleep study, and then wait again for results. In the long run, I start on Monday June 19th up here in Montana. It took me about 6 months to land the job and as long as you keep that in mind it's just a bunch of "hurry up and waiting." Now I'm just worried about getting furloughed right after training lol.

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

Congrats

@xxZOMBIEx

Жыл бұрын

I didn't make the cut. Job was only 20 to 30 minutes away. I don't have any experience. Maybe they're looking for some schooling/ training in background. I applied to UP, and recently CSX. All turned down after the interviews. I have no luck with interviews. They were all video interviews.

@xxZOMBIEx

Жыл бұрын

Maybe I'm too old..45

Can someone help with the assignment test

Is the job difficult and stressful overall?

I just applied in the Tulsa area. Got an email after the assessment that I passed. Just waiting to see if I get an interview now

@a387658

10 ай бұрын

Congrats bro.

@a387658

10 ай бұрын

On the interview think like a manager when you answers their question. If that makes Sense

Do you think it's harder to do this than getting your cdls? I got cdls but I think doing that is harder

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

I mean I can't compare because I don't have a CDL. But there are similarities in terms of air brakes and just the safety rules of both jobs

@gartrelljones7471

Жыл бұрын

@@a387658 for sure. I get it. I got 1 more question for 15 weeks are all unpaid?

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

No you get paid the whole time

Hey Shawn, I just excepted a Conductor Trainee position with BNSF. I'm going thru the on boarding process now. I'm going to be out of the Stockton, CA terminal. Which terminal are you out of?

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

Tulsa

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

Tulsa terminal

@earltolefree

Жыл бұрын

@@a387658 I'm kinda nervous and excited all at the same time.

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

@@earltolefree same here brother

@driftless1870

Жыл бұрын

Hey, when you left the UA did they charge you money for the time you did go to school at their Training Center? Also, as a Pipefitter, how much time did you actually get in a booth vs classroom? Thank you.

How much can you make

How long did it take them to email you after you applied

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

Three weeks

@chadspinalbosd007

Жыл бұрын

Mine was literally the next day interview was within 3 days, medical within the first week

What vest do you where when you are in training?

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

Orange

@railfanjk8964

Жыл бұрын

Ok & what area do you run?

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

Tulsa

@railfanjk8964

Жыл бұрын

Nice 👌 I'm gonna try to make a trip there one day

Did you guys do a hang test?

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

No

I applied for I Indiana and Ohio railroad company and had a interview waiting on them to respond back to me 😊

@a387658

7 ай бұрын

Good luck

@TaseanRobinson

7 ай бұрын

I didn’t get that job but now I got a offer letter from Norfolk southern

@a387658

7 ай бұрын

Nice that's good. Did you already interview

@TaseanRobinson

6 ай бұрын

@@a387658 I got the job waiting on a start date

Namaste brother Can i apply from India

Where do you live during the training process?

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

Uh where ever your home terminal is. You do have three weeks of training in overland park Kansas

How do i become a train conductor with bnsf? I live in new jersey

@a387658

5 ай бұрын

I don't think they have bnsf in new Jersey. I think it's CSX up there.

@user-gq4vg8zs1c

5 ай бұрын

@@a387658 Ok

Any people in your Conductor Trainee class that were hired on as an alternate? I ask because I was made an Alternate right after my interview last week.

@a387658

7 ай бұрын

Not that I can remember.

@1INSOLENTDOBERMAN

7 ай бұрын

@@a387658 thank you for answering my question 🙋‍♂️ quick. I been watching your videos, thank you for sharing & the knowledge and tips . I also watch that other BNSF Conductor KZread channel Tales , Trails & …… , also knowledgeable .

@1INSOLENTDOBERMAN

5 ай бұрын

@@a387658 I passed the Physical Abilities Test for Union Pacific Railroad for the Train Crew position. Well for BNSF I was made an Alternate for Conductor Trainee last November. I was given a conditional job offer a few weeks ago . I completed the background check, just finished the medical assessment. What does BNSF’s Physical Abilities Test consist of?

Hey man great videos! Good information for sure. Is this something you would recommend? How much work is out of town (for those of us with kids)

@a387658

7 ай бұрын

You'll start out on the extra board.

@a387658

7 ай бұрын

As you gain more seniority you'll get more of regular schedule

@a387658

7 ай бұрын

You'll probably get the occasional road trip if you work yard extra board. Just depends on what type of terminal you work at.

@dannynorton7242

7 ай бұрын

Thanks brotha! Keep making the content and I’ll keep watching!

It’s a three week training process right?

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

No 15 weeks

I start BNSF on Monday March 27th what I need to look forward to?

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

A lot of studying and a lot of tests. You'll be going to Overland park for 3 weeks for rules training.

@anthonykizer3254

Жыл бұрын

@@a387658 I’m starting at the site in Oklahoma City

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

@@anthonykizer3254 oh ok cool. Good luck bro

@railfanjk8964

Жыл бұрын

You run oaklhoma city? If that's true I'm gonna try to see you when I go again

Where is the training center located?

@a387658

8 ай бұрын

Overland Park Kansas

Did they supply you with the duffle bag "grip" or you had to get your own before class started?

@a387658

8 ай бұрын

Get your own. Find something cheap

How's it going now? Been here 11 years, South Yard Houston.

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

It's been going good. Marked up almost three months ago

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

It's been going well marked up almost three months ago

@transistor281

Жыл бұрын

@@a387658 It's definitely a grind. Tue-Wed off days are life.

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

@@transistor281 yeah I hear you on that

Is it true that they got rid of their pensions. If true making a hundred thousands a year ain't shit if you work 30 years and get sick in retirement and have to pay for health insurance out of pocket because they don't qualify for railroad Medicare. Makes sense to quit

@a387658

11 ай бұрын

They didn't get rid of railroad retirement

Waiting for my interview any tips for a brother so I Kno what I'm getting into!!!?????

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

Have you worked outside before. Get used to working in the elements of rain, snow, And heat

After you passed and were cleared in the background check for BNSF & completed your medical assessment. How long did it take to be notified if you were cleared in the medical assessment? Also when you got the official job offer, was it by phone 📞 or email 📧?

@a387658

5 ай бұрын

Not very long maybe a week at the most

@1INSOLENTDOBERMAN

5 ай бұрын

@@a387658 thank you 🙏! Just feeling excited & impatiently waiting 😃, took my medical 🏥 assessment 2 days ago (morning to be exact). Thank you 😊.

@a387658

5 ай бұрын

@@1INSOLENTDOBERMAN congrats and good luck

What state u in bossman n how many hours u put in daily???

@a387658

10 ай бұрын

Oklahoma

How hard are the test? Average question amount?

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

Not hard. Plus they prep you before you take any test

@chadspinalbosd007

Жыл бұрын

@@a387658 great thanks, just not looking forward to making $15 an hour during training

@KingCaz01

Жыл бұрын

@@chadspinalbosd007 I believe the pay goes up ever couple weeks

@chadspinalbosd007

Жыл бұрын

@@KingCaz01 yes it does but union pacific paying about 5,826 month without per diem from week one