Find & Apply For Water Treatment Specialist / Waste Water Operator Jobs in Cheney, Washington

This is a working supervisory position for the City of Cheney Public Works Department. It is a full-time, union position. This position oversees the daily operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment and Water Reuse Facilities and provides organization skills and direction to staff. This position coordinates, plans, and directs all aspects associated with the operation and maintenance of the Cheney Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Plant and Water Reuse System. This position performs and delegates complex organizational work along with a wide variety of regular and recurring procedures. These procedures include, but are not limited to daily management of operations and maintenance tasks, training, reports, inventory, work orders, purchasing, quotes, invoice processing, annual budgets. Supervisory functions include support to the Public Works Director and Public Works Manager. This position requires effective time management, organizational, and strong customer service skills. This position will coordinate with other Public Works Departments to optimize efficient working conditions and procedures, as well as time-off coordination and cross training to insure continuous operation.

Benefits included with this position:

11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 8-16 hours of paid vacation each month, 8 hours of paid sick leave each month, 85% employer paid medical and dental insurance, 100% employer paid vision insurance, PERS retirement, 3% deferred compensation match, $50,000 life insurance policy, EAP, $150 monthly VEBA contribution, and long-term disability. Job Details Category Full Time Jobs Status Open Salary $36.80 per hour to $48.55 per hour Posted July 30, 2026 1:00 PM Closing August 14, 2026 5:00 PM