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Cheney Government

Equipment Operator - Wastewater Collections

Pay: $32.15–$41.46/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Cheney, WA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.

$66,826 / year median in Washington

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled work in the maintenance, construction, testing, repair, and other duties associated within wastewater collections and support of other divisions within the Public Works Department when the need arises.

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, $175 per month deferred compensation match, $80 per month contribution to a VEBA account, $20,000 life insurance policy, EAP, and long-term disability. Job Details Category Full Time Jobs Status Open Salary $32.15 - $41.46/hr. Top three steps are longevity steps. Posted July 30, 2026 1:00 PM Closing August 14, 2026 5:00 PM