Area Attractions
SEC is within a couple of hours from the following day-trip attractions!
East
1 hour
Richmond (dining, shopping, entertainment, capital city attractions)
2 hours
Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens
2.5 hours
Virginia Beach
North
2 hours
Shenandoah National Park
2 hours
Charlottesville, Afton Mountain, Wintergreen
3 hours, 15 minutes
Washington, D.C.
West
30 minutes
Farmville, High Bridge Trail, Green Front Furniture, Hampden-Sydney College, Longwood University
20 minutes
Sandy River Outdoor Adventures
1 hour
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
2 hours
Natural Bridge
2 hours, 15 minutes
Smith Mountain Lake
South
1 hour
Kerr Lake (Buggs Island)
2 hours
Durham, N.C.
Benefits
Southside Electric Cooperative believes in taking care of its people so they can take care of the members and communities we serve. Therefore, SEC has an attractive benefits package to include the following:
Highly competitive pay
Retirement
- Cooperative-funded pension plan upon completion of one year of service.
- Cooperative-funded 401k (4%) upon completion of one year of service. Employee may begin contributions after completion of a full month of employment.
Health, Dental, and Vision
- 100% premium paid for employee health insurance (Anthem HealthKeepers, minimal employee contribution if KeyCare is selected). Begins first of the month following date of hire.
- 95% premium paid for dependent(s) health insurance. Begins first of the month following date of hire.
- 100% premium paid for employee and dependent(s) dental and vision insurance. Begins first of the month following date of hire.
- Available supplemental accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance through Anthem. Begins first of the month following date of hire.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Annual Employer HSA contribution of $1,750 for employee-only coverage and $3,000 for employee + dependent(s) coverage. (Prorated amount for employees with benefit eligibility beginning February – December).
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement to offset difference between deductible and out-of-pocket maximum (75%).
Life Insurance & LTD
- Cooperative-provided Basic life insurance (3x annual salary); Accidental Death & Dismemberment (3x annual salary); and Business Travel Accident insurance ($100,000).
- Supplemental life, AD&D, spouse life, and child life insurances available.
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
Paid Time Off
- Vacation totaling 97.5 hours per year for years 1-5 with increases after 10, 15, 20 and 30 years.
- Sick leave – 104 hours per year with perpetual accumulation.
- Nine holidays (including Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day).
- Two floating holidays.
- Volunteer time – 16 hours per year.
Wellness
- Eight hours paid time off each year for health physical(s).
- $30 Monthly Fitness Center Reimbursement.
- Two Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Miscellaneous
- Tuition reimbursement eligibility after six months of employment. Includes tuition, fees and books.
Reimbursement – employee must maintain a grade of C or higher to receive full or partial reimbursement.
A – 100% reimbursement.
B – 100% reimbursement.
C – 75% reimbursement.
- Numerous discount programs available to employees.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
