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All in all a great company to work for. Strong in customer service and safety.
Conductor,Engineer,Trainmaster (Former Employee), Houston, TX – July 2, 2012
Pros: family based company
Cons: poor management at some locations
Typical Day at Work: Something new everyday.

What I Learned: I've learned meany things at Watco. Customer service,Safety,Team Leadership.

Management: There is no support from upper management.

Coworkers: A great group of guys to work with.

Hardest part of the job: Having to deal with managers that did not have an open mind or listen to there team – more... members.

Most enjoyable part of the job: Working with all the great customers and team members. – less
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rathernotsayunploymentbe – October 30, 2012

bad ,trainmaster has his brother working as a conductor,.the G M has his son working as a conductor different last names ,they say they are a safty oreinted co. i was dischared after i took a train that was out of complaince ( 9 emptys ahead of more than 5,500ton of loads ) told my eighteen yr. old conductor who did not catch it but then called the asst GM who said under no circumstance put it into complance, fearful for my job i did as instructed.got it to destination derailed 2 wheels on a frog moved 450ft was discharged i had some other write ups as well but were unjust, trainmaster derailed while operating a train whithout conductor and dragged cars over 8 miles no displine, another engineer did same while speeding ten mph over limit dragging cars 9 miles 15 days off but still working................ if you have no other options and dont mind unsafe operating pratice this is the place . oh i do have doc.backing my statements

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Great place to work.
Operations Specialist (Current Employee), Western Region – March 27, 2012
Pros: positive culture
Positive team member culture. Always someone to help or answer questions.
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toochains – January 27, 2013

watco companies are ran by a bunch unprofessional young adults who no experience in railroading.

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