Does Genesee & Wyoming pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Genesee & Wyoming employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Genesee & Wyoming. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Genesee & Wyoming?

56% of Genesee & Wyoming employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Genesee & Wyoming 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Genesee & Wyoming?

Railroad Conductor (16) , Locomotive Engineer (10) , Conductor (8) , Switchman (7) , Track Laborer (6) , Trainmaster (6) , Anonymous (4) , Customer Service Specialist (4) , Accountant (3) , Customer Service Representative (3) , Engineer (3) , Freight Conductor (3) , Locomotive Engineer/Conductor (3) , Manager (3) , Switchmen (3)

What are the pros of working at Genesee & Wyoming according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and very little cost out of check." ((in 40 reviews)); "1. Pay is good" ((in 17 reviews)); "Excellent benefits and railroad retirement" ((in 10 reviews)); "Most people are friendly." ((in 8 reviews)); "The coworkers are great." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Genesee & Wyoming according to real employee reviews?

"Management is poor , and short handed so you have to work hard like a dog everyday." ((in 19 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 8 reviews)); "If you like working long hours and not learning much, this is a place for you." ((in 6 reviews)); "Upper management are idiots." ((in 5 reviews)); "Some leadership is handpicked not review properly" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Genesee & Wyoming locations?

Jacksonville , Rochester , Saint Albans , Dallas , Cincinnati , Springfield , Gillette , Columbus , Bakersfield , Fresno , Dawson , Carthage , Phoenix , Casper , Houston , Scio , Lima , Darien , Concordia , Pittsburgh , Worcester , Savannah , Lyons , Calvert , Enterprise , Tuscaloosa , East Peoria , Washington , Suffolk , Buffalo

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Genesee & Wyoming

Genesee & Wyoming reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(219 total reviews)

Michael Miller

100% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Genesee & Wyoming has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 219 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Genesee & Wyoming employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

219 reviews

4.0

Aug 20, 2015

Growing company.

Staff accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are the greatest asset at this company. Great benefits, especially Healthcare and dental. Great stock purchase program for employees.

Cons

Still operates like a small company. Needs to be more open to big company ideas. Also needs to work on people development to open up more growth opportunities for current employees.

1.0

Jun 17, 2015

Railroad Engineer

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Full Time positions, Railroad retirement

Cons

poor management, poor leadership, do as I say not as I do attitude, No knowledge of actual duties and how they are structured or how the operation of the railroad works.

5.0

Feb 18, 2015

Great Company, Great Training

Conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Training is better than average, safety is a priority. Promote from within

Cons

No cons, other than better hours with more rest would be appreciated!

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Jobs at Genesee & Wyoming

Track Machine Operator

Track Inspector (Railroad Experience Required)