Basin Electric and its subsidiaries offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the needs of our team members and their families. Relocation assistance may be available, and limited employee-paid daycare spots are offered through a local provider. Additional benefits include military support, on-site Medical Services at no cost to eligible employees and their dependents, an employee assistance program, reimbursement programs, health-focused activities, paid professional memberships, and tuition and degree reimbursement programs.

For more details, contact our Human Resources team.

Medical insurance

• Coverage starts on the first day of the month following the first day of employment
• Employee premium costs are tiered based on salary, ensuring affordability at all earning levels
• Understanding Transparency in Coverage Rule

401(k) plan

• Two options available: Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Basin Electric matches a percentage of employee contribution based on employment status
• Loan options are available

Pension program

• Eligible regular full-time and part-time union employees begin accruing pension credit after meeting the initial eligibility period
• Normal retirement age is 62
• Retirement benefits are calculated using a predefined benefit formula
• Premiums paid by Employer

Cancer care / intensive care plans

• Supplemental insurance for expenses incurred either due to cancer or extended stays in a hospital intensive care unit
• Different options available
• Premiums paid by employee through payroll deduction

Dental insurance

• Coverage starts on the first day of the month following the first day of employment
• Two options of coverage available
• Premiums paid by Employer for Denta 50 plan
• Employee pays difference in premium for Denta 150 plan

Vision insurance

• Coverage starts on the first day of the month following the first day of employment
• Premiums paid by employee through payroll deduction

Flexible spending accounts

• Two separate accounts: Dependent Care Account and Health Care Account
• Dependent Care Accounts are used to pay for child care expenses while employee and spouse are working
• Health Care Accounts are used to pay out-of-pocket expenses such as deductibles, co-insurances, and other medical expenses not covered by insurance
• Contributions are pretax and begin the first day of the month following the first date of employment

Dependent life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

• Coverage starts the first day of the month following the first day of employment
• Coverage available for employee, spouse, and eligible dependent children
• Premiums paid by employee through payroll deduction

Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

• Coverage starts on the first day of the month following the first day of employment
• Employer provides 2X coverage at no cost to the employee
• Employee can purchase up to 3X additional coverage through payroll deduction
• Coverage maximum of $1,000,000 for each benefit.

Long-term disability insurance

• Coverage starts three months from the first date of employment
• Premiums paid by employer at no cost to the employee

Work/life balance

• Flexible work schedules are available for many employees
• Child care, through a partnership with YMCA
• You are encouraged to be a part of your community through volunteer work, serving on Boards and more
• Sports sponsorships and race reimbursements
• Wellness programs, on-site fitness center (see more below)
• Supports youth through paid internship programs, summer work program and Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

Employee Assistance Program

• Offers confidential help in areas of personal concern and difficulty
• Includes emotional crisis; individual, marital, and parenting concerns; financial and legal difficulties; chemical addiction evaluation; and work-related problems
• The cooperative will provide up to eight appointments with an employee assistance counselor for each problem per year

Safety gear

• Basin Electric provides safety gear free of charge to employees
• If the job requires fire resistant (FR) clothing, the cooperative provides a budget for FR every year
• If the job requires steel toed boots, the cooperative will pay for a new pair each year
• Safety glasses and ear plugs are available to all employees to take home to use with their families

Tuition Assistance & Degree Programs

• Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 per year for undergraduate coursework or degree programs completed at accredited institutions within approved programs.
• Part-time employees may qualify for reimbursement on a pro-rated basis.
• Reimbursement amounts follow IRS guidelines, allowing up to $5,250 per year to be provided tax-free, with amounts above that considered taxable income.

Medical services & employee well-being

• Basin Electric and its subsidiaries provide access to dedicated Medical Services — on-site clinics staffed by medical professionals who offer office visits, virtual consultations, and prescription support. These services are available at no cost to employees and their covered dependents enrolled in the health plan.
• We also promote employee well-being by encouraging healthy lifestyle habits. Employees have access to services such as blood screenings, flu shots, and fitness facilities (where available). They are encouraged to take walking breaks and participate in optional health education opportunities and well-being challenges.

Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.