Pittsfield to Host Hiring Event for the Department of Public Services and Utilities

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, in partnership with MassHire Berkshire Career Center, will be hosting a hiring event for the city's Department of Public Services and Utilities on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from noon to 2:00 p.m. at City Hall, 70 Allen Street in Pittsfield.

According to a press release:

Pittsfield relies on the Public Services and Utilities team every single day to keep water clean, roads safe, infrastructure running, and more. Right now, the city has critical openings that need to be filled by dedicated people who want to make a direct, visible difference in their community. This event is designed to welcome local and diverse talent into public service, creating pathways for people at every stage of their careers to make a positive impact.

"Public service careers offer stability, growth, and the chance to serve your neighbors. We're excited to welcome new talent to our team - especially those who may not have imagined themselves in these roles before," said Director of Human Resources, Michael Taylor.

Individuals experienced in maintenance, utilities, skilled trades, operations, or public works are encouraged to attend to learn more about vacant positions, available benefits, the application process and more.

Current available positions include:

  • Chief Treatment Plant Operator
  • Highway Maintenance Craftsperson-CDL A or B
  • Motor Equipment Repair Person
  • Treatment Plant Operator-Wastewater
  • Water and Sewer Maintenance Person
  • Water Machinery Repair Person

"With settled union contracts and more competitive wages now in place, we're excited to bring on new members to our Public Works team," said Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities, Ricardo Morales. "This event is a great opportunity to learn about meaningful and rewarding careers available in public works."

For additional information on this event, visit: City of Pittsfield Public Services & Utilities Hiring Event.

Job seekers may visit the City's careers portal any time to apply for open positions: Careers | Job Application

 

The City of Pittsfield is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and ongoing mutual respect in our working relationships. Minorities are encouraged to apply. The city strongly encourages people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service.

 

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Berkshire County Sheriff's Office Warns Public of Phone Scam

PITTSFIELD, Mass. —Berkshire County Sheriff Thomas Bowler is warning members of the community about an ongoing phone scam involving individuals falsely claiming to be employees of, or affiliated with, the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office.

The Sheriff's Office has received an increased number of calls from community members reporting that they were contacted by someone claiming to be a member of the Sheriff's Office from numbers with 413 area codes that sometimes show up on a caller ID as Berkshire County Sheriff's Department. During these calls, the caller claims the resident owes money for various reasons and attempts to collect payment. Scammers may request money orders, cashier checks, gift cards, or other items. Sometimes scammers will say a courier will come to a house to pick up the item or will request that account or gift card information be read over the phone.

The Berkshire County Sheriff's Office will never call a community member to demand or collect payment, request gift cards, or ask for. The Berkshire County Sheriff's Office will never send a courier to a resident's house. Residents should not assume a call is legitimate simply because the Sheriff's Office number appears on their caller ID.

Residents should not assume a call is legitimate simply because the Sheriff's Office number appears on their caller ID. The scammers are also spoofing the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office phone number, causing the legitimate number to appear on the recipient's caller ID in an effort to make the call appear authentic. Spoofing is when a scammer disguises a phone number, email address, or website to look like someone they know or a trusted agency's number.

"Scammers use fear, urgency, and the credibility of law enforcement to convince people that their demands are legitimate," said Sheriff Thomas Bowler. "If you receive a call like this, hang up. Do not provide personal or financial information, and do not send or transfer money."

Residents who receive a suspicious call should independently contact the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office at (413) 443-7220 to verify whether the call was legitimate. Do not use a phone number provided by the caller to verify their identity.

Sheriff Bowler urges residents to share this information with family members, friends, and neighbors, particularly those who may be more vulnerable to these types of scams.

 

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