Is Watco Companies a good company to work for as a Conductor/Engineer?

Conductor/Engineer professionals working at Watco Companies have rated their employer with 2.5 out of 5 stars in 27 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Watco Companies employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Conductor/Engineer Jobs at Watco Companies now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Conductor/Engineer interview questions at Watco Companies .

Does Watco Companies pay Conductor/Engineer employees well?

Conductor/Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Watco Companies with 2.3 out of 5 stars based on 27 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 38.6% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Conductor/Engineer salaries at Watco Companies.

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 such as retirement" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 21 reviews)); "friendly work environment" ((in 7 reviews)); "Railroad retirement" ((in 6 reviews)); "They actually care about ALL team members" ((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 6 reviews)); "Long hours, but it is railroading afterall" ((in 5 reviews)); "Bonus programs are given and taken away without warning and raises are low." ((in 4 reviews))

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Watco Companies Conductor/Engineer reviews

2.5

31% would recommend to a friend

(27 total reviews)

Dan Smith

44% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

2.3

Compensation and benefits

Conductor/Engineer employees have rated Watco Companies with 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 27 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Conductor/Engineer professionals have an average working experience there. Watco Companies is rated 29% below average by Conductor/Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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27 reviews

3.0

Oct 3, 2022

Okay

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Okay pay decent benefits a

Cons

Not really much downside to it

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

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.

1.0

Aug 10, 2021

From bad to worse

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great schedule but they are even trying to take that from us

Cons

Very low paid , everyone quits and we always work shorthanded even though BP pays them for a full roster . Manager is racist if your not black you have no chance .

Watco Companies Response

If you're ever willing to discuss your concerns further, feel free to email me at rpeterson@watco.com

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