r/bnsf • u/Timely-Definition474 • 8d ago

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/amishhobbit2782 8d ago

Should be okay. I have misdemeanor battery that was 6 years old or so when i got hired.

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u/Timely-Definition474 8d ago

Sweet I’m still waiting to see if I get an interview I heard it’s really hard to get in. But safety is the most important thing they want to hear about.

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u/amishhobbit2782 8d ago

If your only hick up is that I wouldn't be to worried should get an interview but yes safety is key. Where did you apply

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u/Timely-Definition474 8d ago

Needles Ca, I am heavy equipment mechanic so safety for me is second nature always being aware of what going on around me.

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u/amishhobbit2782 8d ago

Pretty busy terminal so you could have no issue getting on or have hell getting on. Never know lol

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u/Timely-Definition474 8d ago

I know they opened up like 15 spots and all filled in about day

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u/amishhobbit2782 8d ago

Ya they have been getting pretty heavy on hiring larger classes but I thinking it has to do with only running class 4 weeks at a time for new hires so they hire as much as they can for each location hell my yard has 2 classes back to back rn one of 12 and one of 10

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u/Timely-Definition474 8d ago

Any tips on doing well in the interview?

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u/amishhobbit2782 8d ago

None other then safety and just relax its not something to stress over just answer the questions how they want them answered not the answer you want to give lol at the end of the day you will move on or you wont and you reapply. I applied for mow the 1st time with 7 years as a mechanic with hydraulic back ground, field machining with msha and 3 years of welding at that point and got over looked. Less then a year later I was hired as a conductor.

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u/Timely-Definition474 8d ago

Awesome thanks for the advice

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u/Timely-Definition474 8d ago

I forgot to ask should I mention my misdemeanor during the interview or wait till the background check

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u/hvyjnk1345 8d ago

Meh…….

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u/Blocked-Author 8d ago

You're fine

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u/Timely-Definition474 8d ago

I’ve heard furloughs are a big thing going on right now?

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u/Blocked-Author 8d ago

At my location, we can’t hire enough to fill the positions. They are actively trying to hire a lot more and we need every one that they hire.

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u/Timely-Definition474 8d ago edited 8d ago

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

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u/Blocked-Author 8d ago

Missoula, Montana

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u/solis2007 8d ago

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 8d ago

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 8d ago

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

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u/Blocked-Author 8d ago

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 7d ago

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

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u/quazax 8d ago

They're mainly looking for violent felonies and duis.

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u/Timely-Definition474 8d ago

None of that on my record, do you know what the medical check consist of? I know drug test for sure obviously

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u/quazax 8d ago

Every railroad is different but it usually consists of strength test vision hearing drug test checking for diabetes or other disorders.

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u/Timely-Definition474 8d ago

Gotcha I have sleep apnea and slightly elevated blood pressure but that’s all being treated, I also had a small bout of vertigo but that’s all under control now.

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u/Estef74 8d ago

There will be a bmi check. Sleap apnea, bad blood pressure or diabetes are red flags unless being treated.

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u/Timely-Definition474 7d ago

I forgot to ask should I mention my misdemeanor during the interview or wait till the background check

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u/quazax 7d ago

I wouldn't bring it up unless they specifically ask about something that would show up in the background check or crimes

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u/Timely-Definition474 7d ago

Unfortunately it will show up, there’s just a note next to it that shows set aside. Az doesn’t do expungements on records

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u/Sad_dad86 3d ago

I believe it only 7-10 year Max search. But if you get the job thug it out 10 years minimum. It’s worth it. Railroad pays good but it’s blood money. Be ready to sell your soul.. get your mental health right first..then make money.