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DKS Associates provides a comprehensive employee benefits package that helps our employees stay healthy, meet their financial goals, protect their incomes and their families, and balance the demands of work and personal life.


Life and Health Benefits

Medical
  • Choice between HMO or PPO plans (most covered services provided at no cost)

  • Small or no co-pay to see your doctor & prescription drugs


  • Dental
  • See the dentist of your choice without network constrictions


  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars each year to pay for many health care and dependent care expenses not covered by your insurance provider


  • Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-term Disability Insurance (at no cost to you)
  • Pays $50,000 Life insurance

  • Pays $50,000 AD&D insurance

  • Pays up to two-thirds percent of salary per month for LTD



  • Financial Benefits

    Bonus Program
  • Annual bonuses based on company financial performance which recognizes individual contributions


  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Investment and retirement plan with a base matched by employer

  • Allows eligible employees to contribute to a choice of tax-deferred savings and/or investment accounts


  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Employees receive allocations calculated as a percentage of their salary and at no cost to employees

  • Employees participate from date of hire


  • Commuter Tax Savings Program
  • Employee can purchase commuter passes on a pre-tax basis, which amounts to a savings in personal income taxes


  • Employee Referral Program


    Education & Career Development Benefits

    Professional Organization Membership
  • Membership initiation fees and annual dues paid by DKS

  • Active membership in technical and professional societies contribute to professional growth and are strongly encouraged


  • Professional Registration Support
  • DKS employees are encouraged to take the necessary steps to become registered as professionals in their area of expertise

  • Reimbursement is made for registration, first examination, and renewal fees

  • Paid absence provided to take examination

  • A salary increase is given to employees who receive their E.I.T. and professional registration


  • Career Mentoring
  • Reimbursement provided for training and successful completion of relevant educational classes

  • Written career plans are developed for each employee and updated annually

  • Staff cross-trained in multiple areas for development so they can adapt to changing trends in the transportation field

  • Formal training sessions on project management and other technical topics

  • Entry Level staff are trained and mentored by senior technical staff



  • Work/Life Benefits

    Vacation, Holidays & Sick Leave

    Service Recognition Anniversary Awards

    Community service outreach



    Celebrations
  • Birthdays, potlucks, new staff, special occasions

  • Annual holiday party, summer picnic, ski trip


  • Recreational activities
  • Employees are encouraged to participate in employer-sponsored employee sports teams including baseball, basketball, hockey and volleyball


  • Flexible Hours & Office Locations
  • Allow flexible scheduling of hours by location with supervisor approval

  • Employees can work out of one office while spending significant time helping other offices. This gives employees flexibility for a residence location that best suits their personal needs and desires


  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • EAP is a comprehensive resource available to you and your family members 24 -hours a day, seven days a week. This program enables employees and families to access professional counselors to discuss and seek advice on issues of personal concern such as legal and financial matters, child and adult care, parenting resources, and personal and work-related issues. This service can be utilized via the telephone, online or through face-to face consultations. It is provided at no cost to you.




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