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

10:55AM / Monday, August 24, 2026Print Story | Email Story

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.

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State Wins $130M to Advance West-East Rail

03:03PM / Saturday, October 17, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Some $130 million in federal monies is being invested into passenger rail along the so-called Knowledge Corridor and for laying the groundwork to establish West-East Rail from Albany, N.Y., to Boston.

The funding for the Springfield Hub Modernization Project was announced on Friday by Gov. Maura Healey, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Reps. Richard Neal and James McGovern.

The project is part of the state's Compass Rail vision, centered on Springfield Union Station and building on existing Amtrak Vermonter, Hartford Line and Valley Flyer service.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation was awarded the funding through the Federal Railroad Administration's Fiscal Years 2025-2026 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grant program to support modernization of the rail infrastructure around Springfield Union Station.

"This is a major win for Western Massachusetts and a big step forward for West-East Rail," said Healey in a statement. "This $130 million investment in Springfield will help us improve transportation, reduce congestion and connect more communities to jobs, housing and economic opportunity. I'm grateful to Senators Markey and Warren, Congressmen Neal and McGovern, and all of our partners for helping us secure this critical funding and move us closer to expanded passenger rail service across Massachusetts."

The project will upgrade tracks, signals and other infrastructure to address a major rail bottleneck, reduce conflicts between freight and passenger trains, and allow more efficient operations and expanded rail service. This work is expected to improve on-time performance, reduce delays and provide more schedule flexibility for Amtrak Vermonter and Valley Flyer passengers. The project will also create capacity for future passenger rail service while reducing unnecessary train idling, emissions and operating costs.

"Building West-East rail is a once-in a-lifetime investment to connect Massachusetts' communities and our regional economies like never before. It will mean lower costs, less congestion, and access to opportunity for families across the state," said Markey. "I'm proud to have secured this $130 million in federal funding alongside Governor Healey, Senator Warren, Congressman Neal and Congressman McGovern, bringing our total federal investment to more than $280 million to date, which will build the track to this more affordable, cleaner, better connected future."

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