Does RailWorks pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, RailWorks employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at RailWorks. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at RailWorks?

52% of RailWorks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated RailWorks 3.1 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 RailWorks?

Project Engineer (5) , Foreman (4) , Accounting Associate (3) , Accounts Payable (3) , Field Engineer (3) , Accounts Payable Clerk (2) , Equipment Operator (2) , Estimator (2) , Intern - Hourly (2) , Laborer (2) , Project Manager (2) , Shared Services (2)

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

"great at planning, good people" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good benefits." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great pay and great feeling of accomplishment" ((in 5 reviews)); "Great coworkers." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Bad management....they don't listen to employees who have been there" ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours to be successful." ((in 5 reviews)); "So much is expected from the AP dept with little training and guidance." ((in 3 reviews)); "The CFO and CEO have very little communication with people who actually make the company money, and are only concerned with bottom line numbers." ((in 3 reviews)); "Hostile atmosphere towards workers and way too much favoritism." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about RailWorks redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about RailWorks redundancy and their outlook for job security at RailWorks in 2026.

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RailWorks Reviews

3.5

52% would recommend to a friend

(102 total reviews)

Jim Sabin

Not enough data to show CEO approval

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity and inclusion

3.5

Culture and values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

RailWorks has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 102 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The RailWorks employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

102 reviews

5.0

Jun 15, 2026

Strong communication but sporadic work availability

Grapple operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great communication and job coordination

Cons

Work can be sporadic and seasonal Equipment can be dated

5.0

Nov 21, 2025

Good People, Good Management, Fair Salary

Estimator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Little Micro Management Trust from management Adequate training Fair Salary

Cons

Medical Benefits for families expensive Clear Bonus Structure

5.0

Apr 17, 2025

Solid company

Track maintenance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good hours, good people , paid weekly , room for growth if you want it

Cons

Heat , some crews aren't the best what I heard but that's everywhere

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