Careers
A long time ago Dobson Communications discovered a recipe for success - assemble a team of professionals with a strong commitment to customers. Under this idea, Dobson has flourished. Dobson Communications has grown into one of the most successful telecommunications providers in the country. All the while Dobson executives continue to believe the future of the company rests on the hard work and dedication of its employees. That's why Dobson Communications has developed an incentive package of employee benefits that exceeds the expectations of those it serves. Throughout this material, you will find a brief synopsis of programs designed to benefit Dobson employees. From health insurance to retirement and tuition reimbursement, Dobson Communications has made an investment in its most valuable resource - its people.
Dobson offers a generous selection of employment benefits to eligible employees, their spouse and dependents, including all of the following:
Group Health Insurance
The Company offers health, dental, vision and prescription coverage for full-time
and part time (30+ hours) employees. The health plan features a PPO network
through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Group health benefits require an employee
contribution each pay period. Employee coverage is $15 per pay period, employee
plus coverage for one dependent is $30 per pay period, and family coverage is
$45 per pay period. Employees enrolling spouses on the plan may have an
additional surcharge if the spouse has waived other available group health
coverage to have primary coverage through Dobson's plan. Contributions for group
health benefits are taken on a pre-tax basis.
Group Life Insurance
The Company pays 100% of premiums for employee group life coverage for full-time
and part time (30+ hours) employees. Benefits are four times your annual salary -
plus bonuses and commissions - up to $350,000. Also, Accidental Death and
Dismemberment coverage benefits are four times your annual earnings up to a
maximum of $350,000. The current plan features a PPO Network with a choice of
providers/specialists within the network. The plan also contains Life Insurance
Benefit (burial) in the amount of $10,000 for spouse, $5,000 per child over six
months of age and $1,000 for a child seven days to six months. Employees are
covered after the waiting period.
Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
The Company pays 100% of premiums for short and long term disability insurance
coverage. For those employees who have at least one year of service, STD
coverage provides for 60% replacement of lost earnings due to a disability after
a 14 day waiting period has elapsed. Employees are eligible for long-term
disability coverage after a 180 day waiting period.
Flexible Spending Account
The Company pays 100% of administration fees for this benefit, which provides
employees with the opportunity to participate in a compensation alternative plan
under the IRS 125 Cafeteria Plan. This allows for the utilization of pre-tax
income to cover certain medical and dependent care expenses not covered by other
benefit plans.
401K Retirement Plan
The Company pays 100% of all administration fees for this plan. An employee is
eligible to make pre-tax contributions and receive a Company matching
contribution at the semi-annual plan entry date following the end of the first
full year of employment. The company will match up to 4% of all contributions
made to this plan dollar for dollar. The employer-matching portion is vested at
100% upon enrollment.
Employee Assistance Program
The Company pays 100% of the administration fees for an Employee Assistance
Program providing confidential assessments and counseling for full and part-time
employees and immediate family members. The Company pays for the first three
assessment visits, if required. Additional sessions may be covered under the
Company's group health plan.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) provides all full and part-time (30+ hours) employees with
paid time away from work. This paid time offers employees the flexibility to
schedule their time to use towards a personal vacation, personal illness,
assisting a family member with their needs, PTA meetings, appointments, etc.
The Company provides PTO accruals based on years of service.
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Eligible employees who qualify for the Tuition Reimbursement Program are
assisted with tuition costs and related fees for job or career-related degree
programs at an accredited institution. The Program covers up to $2,500 per
calendar year, plus up to $25 per course towards books. Employees are limited
to two courses per semester.
The Company complies with all federal and state mandated benefits such as unemployment, FICA match and workers compensation. This information is only a brief overview of the Dobson Communications Corporation benefits package and does not attempt to cover all areas. For more details consult the Human Resources Department at (405)529-8218.