Associated Electric Cooperative offers employees a workplace where you can make a real difference. We offer a family-oriented culture and believe in rewarding hard work with a strong benefits package designed to support employee growth – both personally and professionally. We never forget the importance and significance of serving member-owners and member-consumers at the end of the line. 

As an employer of choice, we strive for excellence and benchmark pay and benefits nationally to make sure our employees receive top-tier rewards. 

   

Major Benefits (Nonunion)

Medical

Choose from a variety of medical plans, each designed to fit different needs and lifestyles. Plans start on your first day and cover 100% in-network for preventive care, including annual physicals, well-woman exams, well-child check-ups, immunizations, flu shots and more. Plans also offer on-the-go telemedicine options.

Dental

Associated's plan encourages regular checkups and care, so you can avoid bigger issues down the road. Enjoy 100% coverage for preventive and diagnostic services for your family.

Vision

Our plan covers standard vision services, offers discounts through a nationwide network of providers and even includes out-of-network reimbursements.

Build your future

After 30 days of employment, new employees can start an enhanced 401(k) plan with a base 6% contribution from Associated. Once you hit your one-year anniversary, your contributions are matched dollar for dollar, up to 7% of your salary. For more flexibility, choose from pretax or Roth savings options. And you'll have investment consulting services to make the most of your retirement planning.

Coverage for you and your family

Our group term life insurance starts the day you begin work and provides a benefit of three times your base annual pay at no cost to you. You can also customize your coverage with options like accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability and even pet insurance.

Paid time off (PTO)

Time off is essential for recharging, exploring and handling personal needs. PTO accrues based on years of service, giving you more time as you grow with Associated. And because life sometimes brings challenges, there are additional benefits to support you during difficult times.

Paid holidays

With 11 paid holidays, we've got your celebrations covered from New Year's Day to Christmas. For flexibility, we offer two of the 11 as floating holidays to use whenever it works best for you. And, we give employees an extra day of PTO each year to volunteer or give back to the community.

EmPower

EmPower is a holistic well-being initiative designed to support every aspect of your life journey. Taking care of yourself is rewarded with a health savings account funded by earned incentive dollars and an annual base contribution from Associated. 

Support when you need it

Life can throw curveballs, and our employee assistance program (EAP) offers confidential, 24/7 support for you and your family. Whether you need professional counseling (up to eight no-cost sessions), guidance on financial or legal matters, help finding child or elder care, or even adoption assistance, Associated has you covered.

Learn and grow

Our educational assistance program helps you continue to learn with reimbursements for tuition, books and required fees for approved courses. Because your growth is a priority, you'll have access to online courses and other continuing education options.

Double your community impact

Through our matching gift program, Associated will match your community contributions to qualifying organizations dollar-for-dollar up to $100. Whether you're passionate about education, health care or community development, together we can make a difference.

   

Major Benefits (Union)

Medical

Choose from a variety of medical plans, each designed to fit different needs and lifestyles. Plans start on your first day and cover 100% in-network for preventive care, including annual physicals, well-woman exams, well-child check-ups, immunizations, flu shots and more. Plans also offer on-the-go telemedicine options.

Dental

Associated's plan encourages regular checkups and care, so you can avoid bigger issues down the road. Enjoy 100% coverage for preventive and diagnostic services for your family.

Vision

Our plan covers standard vision services, offers discounts through a nationwide network of providers and even includes out-of-network reimbursements.

Building your future

After just one year, new employees can start an enhanced 401(k) plan with a base 6% contribution from Associated. And your contributions are matched dollar for dollar, up to 7% of your salary. For more flexibility, choose from pretax or Roth savings options. And you'll have investment consulting services to make the most of your retirement planning.

Protect what matters most

Group term life insurance starts the day you begin work, with a benefit of two times your base annual pay at no cost to the employee. You can also customize your coverage with options like accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse and child life insurance and short- and long-term disability.

Paid time off (PTO)

Time off is essential for recharging, exploring and handling personal needs. PTO accrues based on years of service, giving you more time as you grow with Associated. And because life sometimes brings challenges, there are additional benefits to support you during difficult times.

Paid holidays

With 11 paid holidays, we've got your celebrations covered from New Year's Day to Christmas.

EmPower

EmPower is a holistic well-being initiative designed to support every aspect of your life journey. Taking care of yourself is rewarded with resources and opportunities to help you thrive.

Support when you need it

Life can throw curveballs, and our employee assistance program (EAP) offers confidential, 24/7 support for you and your family. Whether you need professional counseling (up to eight no-cost sessions), guidance on financial or legal matters, help finding child or elder care, or even adoption assistance, Associated has you covered.

Learn and grow

Our educational assistance program helps you keep learning with reimbursements for tuition, books and required fees for approved courses. Plus, you'll have access to online courses and other continuing education options.

Double your community impact

Through our matching gift program, Associated will match your community contributions to qualifying organizations dollar-for-dollar up to $100. Whether you're passionate about education, health care or community development, together we can make a difference.

*The information on this website is not intended to describe or summarize the terms of Associated Electric’s compensation and benefit plans nor is it the official plan document for those plans. In the event of any conflict, inconsistency or ambiguity between the information on this website and the official plan documents, the terms of the official plan documents will be controlling. Associated reserves the right to modify, amend, change, revoke, suspend or terminate its benefit plans, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason.
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Associated supports well-being

Associated well-being initiatives offer something for everyone to support balanced, active lifestyles.

  • Corporate well-being initiatives - EmPower
  • Health and safety fairs
  • Online well-being portal
  • Earned well-being incentives
  • Fun, company-sponsored recreation events
  • Onsite flu shots
  • Fitness center and athletic event reimbursements
  • Onsite security, emergency response teams and occupational health nurses

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Benefit Plan Documents

 

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