The City of Lockhart (approx 13,500 pop) is accepting employment applications for the position of Fire Chief until 5pm on August 31, 2017, at 308 W. San Antonio Street, Lockhart, Texas, 78644. This position also serves as the City's Emergency Operations Coordinator.

The department currently has 16 civil service positions and one part-time non-civil service position.

The annual pay for this position is up to $75,000 depending on the qualifications and experience. 

The City of Lockhart provides free health insurance for all full time employees, membership in a 20 year full retirement system with the City contributing twice the employee amount towards retirement, longevity pay, 13 paid holidays, and sick and vacation benefits.

Job Descriptions and Job Applications may be obtained at City Hall during normal business hours or on the City website at www.lockhart-tx.org

The job description that includes the applicant's signature on the last page must be submitted with the Application for Employment. Select a link below to view the job description or to download the employment application.

Questions may be directed to Vance Rodgers, City Manager, at vrodgers@lockhart-tx.org.

The City of Lockhart is equal opportunity employer.

Job Description - Fire Chief

Employment Application

The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for two Class A Lineman positions. Applications may be obtained at the Personnel Dept. at City Hall, 308 W. San Antonio Street, during normal business hours or online at www.lockhart-tx.org. Benefits include a 20 year retirement plan (City matches 2 to 1), employee medical/life/dental insurance, sick/vacation leave, 12 paid holidays and deferred compensation. Position is Non-Exempt Pay Grade with a hiring range of $ 20.00 to $ 24.00 per hour DOQ. 

Position requires a minimum of 5 years experience, able to climb poles or specialize in underground locates, operate digger truck, bucket truck and back yard machine and job knowledge in the following areas: reading, connecting/disconnecting electric meters, framing, installation and construction of distribution overhead and underground power lines and installation/maintenance of street lights. Do over-head, underground and secondary terminations. Hands on work on energized power line circuits and secondary lines. Trim trees away from high voltage and secondary power lines. Trouble shoots electrical power outages; switch feeders from various locations within the power system to minimize customer outages. Accurately complete daily tracking, mileage and other routine paper work and knowledge of basic computer (word/ excel). Must have knowledge of three phase and single phase over-head and underground transformer installations. Must be able to be on 24 hour call out and be able to respond within 25 minutes to the trouble call site or warehouse. Due to safety capacity limitations of service work bucket truck, combined personal weight, materials and tools cannot exceed 300 pounds. High school diploma or G E D required. Must have valid Texas Operator's License and must be able to obtain Texas CDL License within 90 days of hire. Non-smoking environment. 

Applications accepted until position filled. 

The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 

The job description that includes the applicant's signature on the last page must be submitted with the Application for Employment. Select a link below to view the job description or to download the employment application:

      Job Description - Class A Lineman

      Employment Application

The City of Lockhart is accepting applications from qualified persons for six (6) positions of Seasonal Swimming Pool Lifeguards.  Persons applying must be certified as a Lifeguard and must be certified in CPR/First Aid Training.  Must perform swimming pool lifeguard duties, pool maintenance/operational activities and assist with concession stand operations.  Pay range from $8.00 – 10.00 per hr.

Application and Job Description may be obtained at City Hall, Personnel Office, 308 W. San Antonio St., Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Or at www.lockhart-tx.org

The positions are open until filled.

The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

     Job Description - Life Guard

      Employment Application