Alaska Communications Systems
About ACS

Benefits Packages
ACS is proud to offer one of the richest benefits packages available in Alaska and in the national telecom industry. This page provides a general overview of some of the benefits that may be part of your compensation package.*

Health and Welfare Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug & Vision
ACS provides eligible employees with Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and
Vision coverage.

Our Health and Welfare Programs:

  • provides above average benefits
  • has lower than average employee co-pays
  • are widely known and accepted across Alaska
  • extends employee coverage across the United States
  • provide coverage to eligibile employees as early as their 2nd month of employment
  • are easily accessible

Flexible Spending Accounts
Pay out-of-pocket and dependent care expenses with your pre-tax dollars. There are a wide range of qualified expenses including health care, co-pays, orthodontia, medical supplies, over the counter drugs, day care, nannies, and more. Reimbursements can be direct deposited to your account within three days of submitting a simple fax request.

Employee Assistance Program
Receive confidential assistance for a broad range of life's challenges.

Paid Time Off
We recognize that a good work/leisure balance is essential for long-term health and productivity. ACS provides:

  • Generous Flexible Time Off Accruals
  • Personal Holidays
  • Traditional Holidays
  • Bereavement and Military Leave

Retirement Benefits

Pension
Build a solid retirement benefit that requires no contributions or self management. Our pension plan is 100% company funded, vests within five years of service, and will provide a monthly benefit throughout your retirement years.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
A 401(k) is a perfect complement to a pension plan and uses your pre-tax dollars. You control how much to save, how to invest it, and how to distribute your money to yourself.

Income Protection Benefits

Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
ACS provides benefits equal to one times your annual basic salary with a $50,000 maximum coverage amount for each benefit.

Long-Term Disability Insurance
ACS provides benefits at 50% of your monthly salary up to a maximum benefit of $6,000 per month.

Optional Additional Coverage
If you want more protection for your family, purchasing additional life insurance is easy with competitive rates and convenient payroll deduction.

Long Term Care
You have the option to purchase long term care coverage for yourself or eligible dependents at competitive rates with convenient payroll deductions.

Company Ownership
Our Employee Stock Purchase Plan makes it easy for you to own a part of ACS. You have the opportunity to buy ALSK at 85% of market value at either the start or end of a six-month offering period (whichever is lower). We offer easy automatic payroll deductions and semi-annual stock purchases, and you have access to convenient online transactions and account management.

Discounts on ACS Services
Receive discounted communications services that will help you become familiar with our products and act as an ACS Ambassador to friends and family.

Education Assistance
Continue your education and ACS will
reimburse you up to $5,250 annually for
qualified coursework.

529 College Savings Plan
Accelerate savings for eligible college
expenses for yourself or family members with tax-free earnings.

 

 

Alaska Communications Systems is an equal opportunity employer.
Our policy is to provide jobs which offer to all employees, or applicants for employment, an equal opportunity for employment, training, and promotion without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or disability.

*Benefits may differ slightly for Enterprise employees.
For more information contact Gwen Washington at 907-564-1280.