Military Tips

When to Apply

• We recommend that you apply for open positions when you are within 90 days of the actual date you can start work.
• Complete your application online for each job you wish to be considered for.
• Check the website weekly for new job postings.
• If outside of 90 days, you can create your Candidate Profile now and then apply when you are within the 90 day window.

Communication Data

• If you have a local address in the geographical location of the job you are applying for, utilize that address in your communication data.
• Use an email address and telephone number where you can receive communication from BNSF.

Work History

• So BNSF recruiters and hiring managers have the best information to make hiring decisions, make sure to include all relevant job experience, certifications, professional licenses, awards, decorations, etc.
• Select the appropriate reason for leaving each job.
  • Attention military personnel: If you completed military service under “favorable” or “honorable conditions,” select the option: “Resigned with Notice.”
  • Important: BNSF conducts in-depth background checks, including those for honorable, other-than-honorable and dishonorable discharge from the military. To save time, make sure you answer this question correctly: “Did you receive a dishonorable discharge?“
  • Always provide accurate pay grade information (entry, highest, final). This information will be verified.

Historical Data

• Make sure to disclose and detail any criminal convictions during your lifetime, and any traffic violations within the last seven years.