Borough of West Pittston, Pennsylvania

~ The Garden Village ~

EST. 1857

West Pittston Borough

Address
555 Exeter Avenue
West Pittston, PA 18643

Office Hours
8:00am - 4:00pm weekdays

Phone Numbers
Main Office: 570-655-7782
Public Works: 570-655-7786
Police (non-emergency): 570-655-7780
Emergency: 911

Recycling Center
505 Delaware Avenue
Open for Recycling 8:00am to 12:00pm Saturdays

Borough Manager
Savino Bonita
manager@westpittstonborough.com

Borough Secretary
Gloria Kijek
secretary@westpittstonborough.com

Borough Council President
Ellen Quinn

Members
James Butera
John Hood
Barry Hosier
Ray Judge
Bill Bohn
Ian Stevenson

Mayor
Tom Blaskiewicz

Tax Collector
George Miller
555 Exeter Ave.
570-655-7782 ext.232

Council Meetings
First Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm in the Borough Building.

Council Work Sessions
Third Wednesday of the month unless otherwise published at 6:30pm in the Borough Building.

Police Chief
Michael Turner

Fire Chief
John Hood
West Pittston Hose Company #1

Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer
Alan J. Brezinski
code-zoning@westpittstonborough.com

Public Records Officer
Savino Bonita

FULL TIME PUBLIC WORKS DRIVER/LABORER UNION POSITION AVAILABLE

Thank you for looking. The position has been filled.

THE BOROUGH OF WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY, PA is seeking applications for the Union position of a Full-Time Department of Public Works Driver/Laborer. Qualified candidates shall meet the minimum requirements of being 18 years of age or older, U.S. citizenship, possess a high school diploma or higher degree, have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a safe driving record, ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds, ability to operate various types of truck vehicles and equipment, and previous experience in performing street maintenance/repairs and snow plowing. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a valid CDL license and having some prior work history and experience as a Department of Public Works employee. A Pre-Employment Physical Examination, Drug Testing, and Background Check are required upon an offer of employment. Any applicant not possessing a valid CDL license upon being hired must agree to obtain one within 60 days of being hired. This Union position also provides health benefits, pension, paid holidays, and vacations.

A full detailed job description can be requested and obtained by calling the West Pittston Borough Building at 555 Exeter Avenue, West Pittston, PA 18643 at (570) 655-7782.

Interested and qualified applicants must send a resume and cover letter on or before November 12, 2019 to:

West Pittston Borough Council
C/O Borough Manager
555 Exeter Avenue
West Pittston, PA 18643

The Municipality of West Pittston Borough is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or family status in employment or the provision of services.

Sign Up for CodeRED

CodeRED is an emergency notification service that allows borough officials to notify residents and businesses by telephone, cell phone, text message, email and social media regarding time-sensitive, general and emergency information. Only authorized officials have access to the CodeRED system. . Any message regarding the safety, property or welfare of the community will be disseminated using CodeRED. These include AMBER alerts, hazardous traffic or road conditions, boil water advisories, evacuation notices or community events.

For registration help, call 1-866-939-0911. Required information includes contact name, address, city, state, zip code, phone number and whether the property is a residence or business.

Police Department Website

The West Pittston Police Department has a new website. Be sure to check it often. The site is intended to help the West Pittston Police Department with its law enforcement duties. You may email tips, retrieve forms, access other law enforcement sites, or register for code red on the site.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the website please email turner@westpittstonpd.com

Crime tips may be emailed to tip@westpittstonpd.com.

West Pittston Police Department