James River Equipment
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DismissJames River Equipment is a retailer of industrial equipment, and provider of rental and maintenance services.
jamesriverequipment.comRating based on 24 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at James River Equipment
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at James River Equipment get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
71% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
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Most people get paid when they’re sick
Does James River Equipment pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
83% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at James River Equipment do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
100% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at James River Equipment worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do James River Equipment workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at James River Equipment?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
91% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do James River Equipment managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
83% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at James River Equipment?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
How we know this
91% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Benefits
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Needs improving
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Sick days use up paid time off
At James River Equipment, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
How we know this
82% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Getting sick isn’t a vacation.
You shouldn’t have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.
A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.
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Most people say they can afford the health insurance
Is the health insurance from James River Equipment cheap enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
87% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
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Most people get paid time off
Do people get paid time off at James River Equipment?
Most people get paid time off work.
How we know this
100% of people say they get paid time off.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at James River Equipment feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do people at James River Equipment get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
71% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
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Some people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at James River Equipment?
Some people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
39% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at James River Equipment enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
90% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at James River Equipment recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
75% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at James River Equipment?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Most people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at James River Equipment?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 82% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
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Headquarters only partly understands what's happening
Do people think James River Equipment’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
58% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
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Most people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how James River Equipment is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
75% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How James River Equipment ranks
James River Equipment ranks joint 5th to work for out of retailers.
- 4 Trader Joe's
- 5= James River Equipment
- 5= Carter Machinery
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 20 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of March 11, 2026.