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 and vacation package" ((in 26 reviews)); "Some really good people to learn about the work" ((in 17 reviews)); "Railroad retirement" ((in 8 reviews)); "They actually care about ALL team members" ((in 7 reviews)); "When there is no barges then it's laid back in the shade doing nothing easy money and the crew are all good guys that got each other's backs" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Shift work and bad management" ((in 26 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 7 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

1.0

May 6, 2022

Sorry management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good to learn the basics

Cons

Bad leadership. Bad management. When u get to the top of the ladder. There is always a fight every day. U have to fight to keep ur job. When u give advice u get scrutinized about it then it's always turned on u. As in u should have not said that. Or done that. Not a great place to call a home for a career. Just a job.

Watco Companies Response

4y

If you'd ever be willing to discuss any ideas for improvement, feel free to email me at rpeterson@watco.com.

3.0

May 3, 2022

Snakes

Conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing great about working there

Cons

Buddy buddy system and rats galore

Watco Companies Response

4y

If interested in sharing more about your experience, please email me at rpeterson@watco.com. We're always interested in learning how we can improve.

5.0

Apr 10, 2022

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Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive and focused on doing the right thing.

Cons

None as of this time.

Watco Companies Response

4y

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.

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Snakes

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