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 28 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 23 reviews)); "Railroad Retirement." ((in 6 reviews)); "They knew that my new position would require me to hire new Team Members, so they allowed me to sit in on some interviews as well as run some interviews with them." ((in 6 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 6 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 27 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

5.0

Oct 12, 2020

Its great

Forklift operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Safe environment, friendly, good pay, and good learning experience.

Cons

Not alot of overtime. Hard to move up in position

Watco Companies Response

5y

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Always good to hear from the team!

5.0

Sep 12, 2020

Great

Driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Schedule and pay and home time

Cons

Pay and bosses and home time

Watco Companies Response

5y

Thanks for taking the time to leave some thoughts on your experience at Watco. It looks like you're a former team members, so best of luck as you move forward with your career.

2.0

Aug 31, 2020

Eh

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Money is ok but not much else

Cons

No home life. Expect you too make them priority over anything else. Not very family friendly No growth room.

Watco Companies Response

5y

Growth opportunities and a family focus are both important to Watco, so if you'd be willing to discuss your concerns, feel free to email me at rpeterson@watcocompanies.com.

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