Cedar Valley Corp., LLC is a leader in the construction industry, providing its employees with one of the most comprehensive benefit packages available. The following highlights the benefits provided to employees of Cedar Valley Corp., LLC and their families. These benefits are in addition to the employee's regular hourly rate of pay and are 100% company-paid. Current available positions.
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Health Insurance
Health insurance for employees of Cedar Valley Corp., LLC, their spouse and eligible children goes into effect as soon as the employee reports for work on their first day. The company pays the entire premium for this comprehensive insurance package.
Prescription Drug Card
Employees of Cedar Valley Corp., LLC save money by taking their prescription drug card to one of the local network pharmacies where they are able to purchase a maximum 34-day supply at reduced rates. Generic prescriptions are always free. The co-pay for brand name and designer drug prescriptions is determined by the level of insurance for which the employee qualifies.
For prescriptions of up to 90-day supply, Cedar Valley Corp., LLC employees and their families often save even more through the use of the mail order service. Again, generic prescriptions are free while the co-pay required for brand name or designer drug prescriptons is determined by the level of insurance for which the employee qualifies.
401(k) Plan
Cedar Valley Corp., LLC offers both the standard 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans.
Beginning with hourly employees' first hour worked, Cedar Valley Corp., LLC contributes $1 per hour worked to each employee's standard 401(k) plan. This plan is 100% vested immediately for hourly employees and is in addition to the employee's regular rate of pay. Most employees working a full season can expect employer contributions of between $1,300 to $1,500 per year.
In addition, employees may also choose to defer a portion of their earnings (up to the current maximum allowed by the IRS) to their 401(k) plan. Employees choose if they wish to have these contributions deposited to their standard 401(k) plan or to a Roth 401(k) plan.
Life Insurance
The first of the month following six months of active employment, hourly employees are enrolled in a group term life insurance plan that provides $20,000 coverage on the employee, $5,000 on the spouse and $2,500 on each eligible dependent child. Cedar Valley Corp., LLC pays the entire premium.
Daily Subsistence Pay
Daily subsistence is paid by Cedar Valley Corp., LLC to help offset the costs incurred when living "on the road." Employees quailfy for daily subsistence pay when the jobsite is more than 60 miles from the home office in Waterloo, Iowa.
Daily subsistence is paid when an employee is instructed to report for work, arrives at the jobsite on time and is prepared to work. Daily subsistence payments are made whether the crew works or not, provided all other conditions are met.
Safety Incentives
Cedar Valley Corp., LLC strives to instill in each employee the desire to keep our entire workforce accident-free through its Safety Incentive Programs. Therefore, all employees are required to follow our safety program. By working safely, employees of Cedar Valley Corp., LLC are eligible to earn safety points, which are redeemed for gift cards.
Cedar Valley Corp., LLC has implemented a high visibility, safety clothing policy for all its field crews. Employees are required to wear high visibility safety green shirts (or vests) at all times on the job. Employees are provided with a safety vest upon beginning employment. Safety clothing items are available for purchase by employees at a reduced rate. Payroll deduction may be used to purchase the clothing items.
Hourly Year-End Incentive
As a reward to employees who have endured the rigors of "living on the road" and have completed the construction season, Cedar Valley Corp., LLC accrues an annual pool of funds which is divided among hourly field employees who stay until formally laid off by their supervisor.
Outstanding Employee Award
This program recognizes one employee annually who has shown exemplary effort in his/her daily work assignments. Award recipients receive company-wide recognition and $250.
Big Idea Program
The Big Idea Program encourages our employees to think constructively about their work and suggest ways to improve the quality of products or processes.
Adopted ideas can mean cash awards, merchandise, or some other reward for the employee as well as recognition in the company newsletter.
In-House Referral Plan
We believe that our current employees serve as the best recruiters of new employees. Employees may earn up to $200 when they refer a candidate who is hired and remains with the company for a specified number of pay periods and returns to work the following year.
Advancement Opportunities
Cedar Valley Corp., LLC encourages employees to advance in their career by participating in training when available. Internal promotions may be made when individuals exhibit the skills required for open positions. Historically, many of our salaried field personnel have advanced through the hourly field ranks.