Benefits: Total Rewards Built Around You

When you join Basin Electric, you are joining a cooperative with a clear purpose: providing reliable, affordable power, products and services that support the quality of life for our member-owners across rural America.

We invest in our people because the work we do matters. Our Total Rewards are designed to support employees across generations, career stages and life needs. Whether you are starting your career, growing your family, caring for your health, building financial security, preparing for retirement or giving back to your community, Basin Electric offers resources to support you at work and in life.

Our approach reflects the Basin Electric family culture by recognizing that employees need different types of support at different times. From health and well-being to financial security, time away, career growth and recognition, our benefits are part of how we support employees and their families.

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Your health, well-being, and care support

Basin Electric provides benefits and resources that support employees and their families physically, mentally and emotionally.

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage options
  • Health care flexible spending account and dependent care flexible spending account
  • Health Advocate support
  • Hinge Health
  • Employee assistance program
  • Company-paid long-term disability
  • Life insurance, with supplemental employee, spouse and dependent coverage options
  • On-site medical clinic
  • On-site fitness center and ergonomic support
  • Additional well-being programs and online tools that support safety, fitness, nutrition, engagement, and overall well-being
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Your financial well-being and retirement security

Basin Electric supports employees in building financial security today while preparing for the future.

  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match for eligible employees, including a $3-for-$1 match up to 15% of eligible pay, subject to plan terms and applicable collective bargaining agreements
  • Financial well-being tools available through the 401(k) provider and employee assistance program
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
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Your time away and life events

Basin Electric recognizes the importance of time to rest, recharge, care for family, serve others and manage important life events.

  • Paid time off, including vacation and sick time
  • Paid holidays, including recognized company holidays and floating holiday time
  • Volunteer hours, 16 hours per calendar year
  • Paid military leave
  • Additional paid time off for eligible life events
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Your recognition and employee experience

Basin Electric values employees’ contributions, service, and connection to the communities we serve.

  • Service award recognition
  • BE Excellent recognition program
  • Employee referral program
  • Scholarship program
  • Opportunities to strengthen our communities through service with team members
  • Flexible hybrid work schedules and flexible hours for eligible positions, with supervisor approval
  • Casual dress work environment

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Your growth and career development

Basin Electric supports employees who want to learn, grow and build meaningful careers in an essential industry.

  • Training and education through on-the-job, classroom and online learning
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Management and leadership training opportunities
  • Support for learning, certifications and advancement

Benefits may vary by employee group and are subject to plan terms and applicable bargaining agreements. Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.