Does Watco Companies pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Watco Companies employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Watco Companies. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Watco Companies?

66% of Watco Companies employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Watco Companies 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Watco Companies?

Railroad Conductor (12) , Conductor (10) , Operator (10) , Manager (9) , Engineer (6) , Switchman (6) , Customer Service Representative (5) , Account Manager (4) , Locomotive Engineer (4) , Locomotive Engineer/Conductor (4) , Safety Manager (3) , Supervisor (3) , Account and Administrative Coordinator (2) , Accountant (2) , Analyst (2)

What are the pros of working at Watco Companies according to real employee reviews?

"Good Benefits such as retirement" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 21 reviews)); "They actually care about ALL team members" ((in 8 reviews)); "Railroad retirement" ((in 7 reviews)); "•decent money" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Watco Companies according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management more concerned about whose butt to kiss then actually managing crews." ((in 25 reviews)); "Upper management has lost touch with their sites and only concerned with spending." ((in 11 reviews)); "6 different managers in the last 3 years." ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours, but it is railroading afterall" ((in 5 reviews)); "And to top it all the pay is terrible and they will not give you a raise unless you are a senior employee." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Watco Companies layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Watco Companies layoffs and their outlook for job security at Watco Companies in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Watco Companies locations?

Pittsburg , Houston , Overland Park , Wichita , Kansas City , Birmingham , Madison , Osceola , Springdale , Tioga , Tuscaloosa , Oklahoma City , Toledo , Baton Rouge , Ferndale , Cherryvale , Linden , Wood River , Janesville , Tulsa , Hawesville , Wright , Austin , Freeport , Belle , Whiting , Keenesburg , Minden , Fitzgerald , Newark

Watco Companies reviews

3.5

66% would recommend to a friend

(286 total reviews)

Dan Smith

77% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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Watco Companies has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 286 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Watco Companies employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

286 reviews

5.0

May 8, 2017

Excellent place to work

Controllwr

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Family atmosphere. Small company benefits and care for employees and their families. Happy employees and great customers. Responsive middle and upper management

Cons

Small/mid sized company. Systems not ready for growth. Employees are not trained and learn with on the training. Weak customer service

1.0

Mar 9, 2017

Total let down

Equipment operator/deckhand

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work with good people. I love the work hate the pay. I wish we were still kinder morgan. They might not have appreciated their employees but you could get a lot more overtime and the benefits were a lot better

Cons

Our terminal was bought out at the end of last year. All the overtime has stopped. Can't find anywhere that takes the insurance. And a bunch of new useless rules. And from every thing I have read about them I need to find a new job and soon. Before the buy out all you heard was how much better it was going to be. I have yet to see one pro.

Watco Companies Response

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Thank you for your feedback. If you'd be willing to visit, I'd like to further understand your concerns. You can call our anonymous hotline and leave a call back number, and I'll return your call as soon as possible. 1-866-479-2826.

3.0

Jan 10, 2017

Customer Service

Customer service

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, great pay, great vacation.

Cons

Double standards from management.

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