The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for one (1) position of Water/Wastewater System Operator.  Prefer experience in construction of water and sewer utilities, mechanical abilities, operate various types of equipment; dump truck, sewer pressure washing equipment, sewer main video camera, water main tapping tools, underground bore equipment.   Must be available for on call duty and be able to respond within 25 minutes to the call site or warehouse.  The applicant shall have a High School Diploma or GED, valid Texas Drivers License, possess or obtain within 18 months of employment water/wastewater license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.   Pay range $11.23-$14.09 per hr. DOQ.   Apply at City Hall, Personnel Office 308 W. San Antonio St., Lockhart, TX or at www.lockhart-tx.org.  Position open until filled.  The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Description - Water/Wastewater System Operator

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The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for the position of Parks Worker I.  Applicants must have valid Texas driver’s license, High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.  Duties include driving, lawn, shrub and tree maintenance, and other related outdoor duties.   The pay range is $10.84 - $12.62 per hour depending on qualifications & experience.  The city offers a 20-year full retirement plan, medical insurance, sick/vac. leave, 12 paid holidays.  Applications may be obtained at City Hall, Personnel office, 308 W. San Antonio St., M-F, 8am-5pm or online at www.lockhart-tx.org.  The City of Lockhart is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

This position is open until filled.

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 - Parks Worker I

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The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for the position of Street Worker II.   Applicants must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license; must have a good driving record; Applicant must live within 25 minutes of City Limits of Lockhart for timely response to public emergencies. Experience performing all types of street repairs preferred; operates one or more equipment items for street repairs/maintenance; street markings/painting; drives brush truck and operates brush chipper; cuts brush; sign installation/repairs; fence repairs/installations; works at recycling center occasionally; other labor tasks; and drives dump trucks. Successful applicant must pass post offer physical. At times, this position requires working before and after normal work hours. The starting wage is $11.23 hr. depending on experience and qualifications.  Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid holidays; vacation/sick leave benefits and membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System.

Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 308 W. San Antonio St., in the Personnel Department, during normal business hours or at www.lockhart-tx.org .

Position is open until filled.

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 - Street Worker II

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The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for Class A Lineman.  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 $ 29.36 to $ 35.54 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.  The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Applications accepted until position filled.

Job Description - Class A Lineman

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The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for the position of Tree Trimmer, Electric Power Lines. Applications may be obtained at the Personnel Dept. at City Hall, 308 W. San Antonio Street, during normal business hours or www.lockhart-tx.org . Benefits include a 20 year retirement plan, 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 $12.79 to $19.60 per hour DOQ. Position requires 3 years experience, able to climb trees and job knowledge in the following areas: must be able to trim around energized three phase and single power lines, operate a chain saw, chip brush with chipper, drive to and from worksite, and assist electric department personnel when needed after hours. Completes daily tracking sheets, vehicle inspection sheets, and any other routine paper work. Must be able to respond within 25 minutes to the trouble call site or warehouse when needed. Due to safety capacity limitations of service work bucket truck, combined personal body weight, materials and tools cannot exceed 300 pounds. Must have High school diploma or G.E.D., valid Texas Operator’s License and must be able to obtain Texas CDL License within 90 days of hire. Non-smoking environment. The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Position open until filled. 

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 - Tree Trimmer, Electric Power Lines

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