Septa Reviews
Updated Jul 10, 2019
Found 122 reviews
"Good benefits, good job potential" (in 15 reviews)
"Excellent Benefits, Free transportation, Great Pay" (in 14 reviews)
"Some of the downsides of working here is the disrespect from some of the passengers towards the operators" (in 5 reviews)
"Absolutely zero work/life balance" (in 4 reviews)
"Septa review"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Septa full-time
Pros
I like my job a lot.
Cons
None that i can think of.
Septa2019-01-29"Great life-long career opp IF you like being on trains 60-90 Hrs/Wk"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Septa full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
The benefits, particularly medical, are unbeatable.
Cons
You literally will be living your life on the train(s).
Advice to Management
Stagger more time between assigned train runs for engineers & conductors so they don't have to go non-stop sometimes.
Septa2019-07-11"A good place to gain experience"
StarStarStarStarStarNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Septa
Pros
Great place to learn. Ability to move around within the company to various departments
Cons
Management is out of touch
Septa2019-07-03"Feedback"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
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I worked at Septa full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Paid every week with a increase in wages yearly depending on contract.
Cons
No life worked all the time
Advice to Management
Better hours
Septa2019-05-21"Could be a good company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Septa full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
The benefits and pay are great. The vacation is good, too.
Cons
Down sides are the management always micro managing everything and always thinking that the workers are trying to get over on them. Also, the shift work isn't so great for the familylife.
Advice to Management
Back off the workers and only go after the ones who don't do their jobs.
Septa2019-04-27"Great company"
StarStarStarStarStarRecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Septa full-time
Pros
Family atmosphere, outstanding salary and benefits, upward mobility
Cons
None that are of significance
Septa2019-04-17"Excellent Benefits"
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I worked at Septa full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Excellent Benefits, Free transportation, Great Pay
Cons
Extremely stressful. Too many signatures required for approval of documents. Approval process needs to be streamlined.
Septa2019-04-08"Septa work ethics"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Septa full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Good benefits, good job potential.
Cons
Micro managed, they treat the employees like numbers and not human beings
Septa2019-03-12"Great Benefits, Terrible Workplace Culture, political atmosphere, low morale"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Septa full-time for more than a year
Pros
-Pension -Deferred comp with match -Best healthcare, dental, & vision with low contributions($14 a paycheck as single person, can't beat that) -Be part of historic organization that contributes to the quality of life in Southeastern PA. -Get to ride free on SEPTA system
Cons
-Upper Management who only care about the numbers, not people -Political Atmosphere: if you anger the wrong people, you will be gone or they will make your life miserable. I saw a project manager lady that was fired the week before Christmas. -Culture of intimidation that looks down upon their subordinates. People are afraid to say anything to their managers for fear getting in trouble. -Everyone seems miserable which...
Show MoreAdvice to Management
Foster an environment that rewards innovation and merit. Listen to your employees instead of blaming them for everything. Get rid of you military style top down communication style. People only stay for the benefits and are miserable.
Septa2019-01-24"Great Job"
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RecommendsNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Septa part-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Great pay and benefits ,vacation
Cons
Hours , be prepared to be away from you family most of the time
Advice to Management
N/A
Septa2019-01-16