Does Empire Cat pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Empire Cat employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Empire Cat. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Empire Cat?

66% of Empire Cat employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Empire Cat 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Empire Cat?

Technician (11) , Mechanic (7) , Field Service Technician (4) , Heavy Equipment Technician (3) , Manager (3) , Project Manager (3) , Hydraulic Technician (2) , Machine Operator (2) , Service Planner (2) , Supply chain / category analyst (2) , Warehouse Associate (2) , Warehouse Worker (2)

What are the pros of working at Empire Cat according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits for health and vision." ((in 16 reviews)); "Awesome people, great atmosphere, as long as you show your worth you got accommodated appropriately, vast amounts of different knowledge and expertise." ((in 11 reviews)); "Excellent Training provided" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great culture" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Empire Cat according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 7 reviews)); "Some favoritism, pay can decrease and increase, a lot micromanaging going on, you have to be super efficientand fast, you are a there to work only," ((in 7 reviews)); "Managers are frequently undermined in favor of employee preferences, which" ((in 4 reviews)); "Lack of communication, Cannot hold leadership to their word." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Empire Cat locations?

Mesa , Phoenix , Henderson , Apache Junction , Tucson , Elko , Las Vegas , Show Low , Chandler , Morenci , Highland , Los Angeles , Winnemucca , Reno , Sparks , East Flagstaff

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Empire Cat reviews

3.9

66% would recommend to a friend

(116 total reviews)

Jeff Whiteman

67% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.7

Career opportunities

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

Empire Cat has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 116 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Empire Cat employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

116 reviews

1.0

Dec 3, 2025

Terrible culture

Client service advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I truly have nothing good to say about the organization. I have never worked in such a leadership toxic environment

Cons

Hired at a 40hr work week salary position that within a few months became 55 hours min-fri, mandatory 1/2 day Saturday, take home cell phone wherein you were required to answer all calls am/pm

Empire Cat Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your concern. While being salaried requires a schedule that may change based on business demands, we pride ourselves on being an organization who cares for our employees and their well-being. We will look into this situation. Thank you.

1.0

Jul 14, 2024

Avoid Tucson location

Hydraulic technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are a good deal

Cons

Lack of communication, Cannot hold leadership to their word. Out right refusal to train new employees. Leads talk behind employees back.

Empire Cat Response

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We value people from all backgrounds equally. We encourage employees who are experiencing challenging or frustrating experiences to work together to find solutions and resolutions to issues.

3.0

Aug 20, 2023

Welder

Welder/fabricator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good bonus and benefits structures.

Cons

They have Poor management and leadership.

Empire Cat Response

Thank you for your feedback. We take great pride in our business and all of the people we work with. If you are struggling in your relationship with members of your leadership team, we recommend that you start with building a foundation of open communication. Bring your concerns and recommendations for improvement to your leader. If you are unable to resolve the issue/challenge, Human Resources will be happy to assist with moderating. Every type of relationship needs a foundation of mutual respect and open communication.

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