Benefits & Compensation
Benton PUD's Total Pay Approach provides a comprehensive package that includes compensation, benefits, retirement plans, and employee development. We have a variety of programs and options to fit your needs, including:
Health and Life Benefits:
- Medical (PPO or CDHP)
- Dental
- Vision
- Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
Retirement Benefits:
- Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
- 457 and 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plans with Company Contribution
Saving/Spending Accounts:
- VEBA Health Reimbursement - to reimburse yourself for medical expenses or save for the cost of medical at retirement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Care Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
Paid Time Off
- Personal Leave - accruals increase with years of service
- 11 Paid Holidays
- New Years Day
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- 2 Floating Holidays
Other benefits include:
- Safety Incentives
- Wellness Incentives
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Leadership Training
- Community Engagement
- Casual Work Attire
*Some of these benefits may not apply to temporary or on call positions.