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LES
LES is a publicly-owned
electric utility providing electricity to all residential,
commercial, and industrial customers within a 190 square-mile
Service Area in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It includes
the communities of Lincoln, Waverly, Prairie Home, Walton,
Cheney & Emerald.
Our Customers -
LES provides electricity to over
200,000 people in its Service Area. We are proud that Lincoln area
citizens have electric bills that are among the lowest in the United
States!
Our Employees -
LES has over 400 employees working to
provide reliable efficient electricity. This service is provided through
the talents of many different types of positions that require a variety
of skills and knowledge to keep the
electricity flowing. LES positions
range from:
- Professional/Technical
positions that provide the organization with needed engineering
designs, information systems, analysis, accounting, supervision and
information gathering necessary for Management to make decisions
related to running an electric utility. Titles of some of those
positions would be:
- Engineers
- Drafting Technicians
- Power Dispatchers
- Field Engineers
- Rates/Forecasting Analysts
- Land Management Agent
- Energy Management Specialists
- Accountants
- Computer Application positions
- Technicians who are responsible
for installing and maintaining electrical facilities. Titles of some
of those positions would be:
- Line Clearance Ground Technicians
- Ground Technicians
- Equipment Mechanics
- Heavy Equipment Operators
- Substation Construction Technician
- Meter Technician
- Line Technician
- Administrative Support
positions that ensure customers and employers are responded to
properly. Titles of some of those positions would be:
- Secretary/Word Processor
- Order Clerk
- Credit Clerk/Cashier
- Accounts Payable Aide
- Account Specialist
- Management/Supervisory
positions direct the day to day operations of the existing staff and
set plans in place to provide power and energy services at the
lowest cost. Titles of some of those positions would be:
- Construction & Maintenance
Crew Leaders
- Field Supervisors
- Department Supervisors
- Division Managers
Our
Benefits
- LES offers a comprehensive
benefits package. Some benefits include:
- Health Care Program - A point-of-service health care program is
available. LES pays three-fourths of the total cost for
full-time employees and their eligible dependents upon hire.
- Electri-Flex - Allows employees to pay their share of certain
LES-provided benefits with pre-tax dollars.
- Trans-Flex - Allows employees to pay for qualifying parking or
commuting expenses with pre-tax dollars. LES contributes to a
portion of these expenses.
- Dental Care Program - LES pays three-fourths of the total cost
for full-time employees and their eligible dependents upon
hire.
- Life Insurance - Employee coverage is based on one and one-
half times their annual salary. LES pays two-thirds of the
total cost for full-time employees and their eligible
dependents upon hire.
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Provided for employees who
are enrolled in group life insurance.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance - Employees enrolled in group
life insurance automatically receive this coverage.
- Employee's Retirement Plan - Upon hire, employees may
contribute up to 5% of their gross earnings. After six months,
LES matches the employee's contribution on a two-for-one basis.
- Deferred Compensation Plan - An additional opportunity to save
money on a tax-deferred basis is available. There is no LES
contribution for this program.
- Holidays - LES recognizes 11 (eight standard and three
personal) holidays in a calendar year.
- Personal Leave (Vacation) - Personal leave earning rate is
based on length of service with LES.
- Sick Leave - Credited on the basis of 1 day (8 hours) for each
month of service. Vesting of Sick Leave (payment of up to 20%
of accumulated sick leave is made at retirement or termination
of employment) is also provided.
- Savings Plans (Credit Union & Savings Bonds) - LES employees
are eligible to become members of the 1st Choice Credit Union
and may purchase Series "EE" U.S. Savings Bonds.
- Educational Tuition Assistance Program - This program provides
reimbursement for tuition and fees for successfully completing
approved position-related courses.
- Wellness Program - LES actively supports and provides employees
with wellness information and activities.
- PC Loans - LES provides interest-free loans to employees
purchasing a computer system for home use.
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