Benefits

Employee benefits are an important part of Bitter Creek’s total compensation program. The company’s philosophy is to provide and maintain competitive, cost-effective and flexible benefit programs that:

1. Attract and retain top talent
2. Support business needs and the changing work force
3. Foster shared responsibility and encourage wise consumerism
4. Are easy to understand and administer
   

The company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance for employees, spouses and dependents
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability insurance
• Education assistance
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• Holidays 
• Employee discount programs

Programs

Bitter Creek provides numerous opportunities to qualified individuals for growth and advancement, both professionally and personally. The following are just some of the programs available to our employees.

Employee Development
Based on a formalized approach to career development planning, Bitter Creek may provide financial support for conferences, education and training that is beneficial to both employees and the company.

The CEO's Conference is designed to provide a challenging opportunity for selected high-potential individuals to stretch themselves beyond their normal areas of responsibilities. As part of a three-member team, individuals study, research, network and use other methods to develop team consensus and report on a topic assigned by the chief executive officer of MDU Resources Group. This developmental opportunity provides increased visibility to those individuals who may not have the opportunity to present to and interface with the executive management team.

Internships
Bitter Creek’s internship programs offer students an opportunity to explore their chosen major and career with professionals working in the industry, as well as gain on-the-job experience by applying what they have learned in the classroom.

Employee Programs
Award Programs – Each year MDU Resources and its subsidiary companies recognize efforts that go beyond the call of duty, protect the environment or showcase ingenuity. The various awards carry cash and/or MDU Resources common stock prizes. Employee efforts are recognized and appreciated.

Safety Awards – MDU Resources places employee safety at the highest priority. Recognition is given throughout the year to employees and teams helping create safe work environments and safe practices for their co-workers.

Community Service Awards – With operations spread throughout a wide region, our employees serve their communities in a variety of ways. The community service awards help the company recognize employee dedication to their communities and organizations.