Item: Watco Companies
Rating: 3
Author: Former employee - Safety Manager

Question 1

Does Watco Companies pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Watco Companies?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Watco Companies?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"Good Benefits such as retirement" ((in 28 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 22 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)); "friendly work environment" ((in 6 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Poor management more concerned about whose butt to kiss then actually managing crews." ((in 28 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)); "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))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Watco Companies layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Watco Companies locations?

Accepted Answer

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

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