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 29 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 21 reviews)); "Good team members most people are friendly." ((in 8 reviews)); "friendly work environment" ((in 6 reviews)); "Railroad retirement" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Shift work and bad management" ((in 29 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 6 reviews)); "Bad leadership." ((in 4 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 13, 2017

Resources of a large company with the heart of a small company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I started at Watco about a month and a half ago. Compared the companies I've previously worked for, these guys are refreshing. They actually do what they say they're going to do. Watco is growing pretty rapidly, but they're trying to maintain their small, family-owned company values. They do right by people and if something goes wrong, they work hard to make it right. I'm grateful everyday that I made the choice to come work for Watco. #Bestdecision

Cons

Haven't found any yet.

Watco Companies Response

8y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We appreciate it.

5.0

Aug 31, 2017

conductor

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great company to work for

Cons

not too many come that matter

Watco Companies Response

8y

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback!

5.0

Jun 20, 2017

Great learning experience

Switchman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- benefits - 401 - RR retirement - opportunity - safety bonus

Cons

- pay rate - supervisors are theifs and lead - mentors

Watco Companies Response

8y

Thank you for your feedback. If you would like to discuss any of your improvement ideas, please reach out to me at rpeterson@watcocompanies.com.

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