The City of Lockhart is seeking dependable, honest, and caring individuals for full-time employment as Animal Shelter Attendant/ACO. Candidate must be self motivated and be able to work without direct supervision. Must be 18 years of age, High School diploma or GED, Valid Texas Operator’s license with a good driving record & have good customer relations skills. Knowledge of animals and diseases of animals preferred. Must be able to be on call and work weekends and holidays. Must be able to attend and successfully complete Animal Control Officer Certification course, Euthanization and CEU Courses as they become available as a condition of employment. Salary is $10.71 per hour. Job includes cleaning the animal shelter and caring for the animals. Application and Job Description available at City Hall, 308 W San Antonio St, Lockhart, 78644 or www.lockhart-tx.org.  The City of Lockhart is an Equal Oppportunity Employer. 

Position closes: July 27, 2018.

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Job Description - Animal Shelter Attendant/ACO

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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 $10.90-$13.69 per hr. DOQ. Apply at City Hall, Personnel Office 308 W. San Antonio St., Lockhart, TX. Or at www.lockhart-tx.org The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Position open till filled.

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Job Description - Water/Wastewater System Operator

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Hiring Pay Range:  $28.50 - $34.50 DOQ.

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 $ 28.50 to $ 35.50 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. 

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      Job Description - Class A Lineman

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The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for the position of Lineman Class- I. Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 308 W. San Antonio Street, Personnel dept, 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 $17.19 to $26.80 per hour DOQ. Position requires 3 -4 years experience, able to climb poles 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. Completes daily tracking sheets, vehicle inspection sheets, and any other routine paper work and have basic computer skills. Have knowledge of three phase, single phase overhead 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 body weight, materials and tools cannot exceed 300 pounds. High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred, valid Texas Operator’s License and must be able to obtain Texas CDL License within 90 days of hire. Non-smoking environment. Position opened until filled. The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Job Description - Class I Lineman

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The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator, Streets/Drainage. Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 308 W. San Antonio St., or online at www.lockhart-tx.org. Position open till filled.  Applicants must possess a valid Texas Operators License Class B (prefer Class A) CDL and must have a good driving record; Applicant must live within 25 minutes of City Limits of Lockhart for timely response to public emergencies. 5 years experience required in operating light & heavy equipment; knowledge in street/road and drainage/storm repair maintenance and overseeing small crews; must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience operating single deck shredders and multi-deck batwings. Knowledge of pavement preservation, maintenance and the properties of road building & maintenance materials such as: Emulsified Asphalts, Cutback Asphalt, Modified Asphalt cements, Black base & Limestone base material helpful. Helpful if skilled in use of level & grade rods for determining construction grades. Must have High School diploma / GED or 10 years + experience in the field in lieu of education. Successful applicant must be able to pass physical that is paid for by the City. At times, this position requires working before and after normal work hours. The starting wage is $12.42 hr. depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid holidays; vacation/sick leave benefits and a 20 year retirement benefit. The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description - Heavy Equipment Operator - Streets/Drainage

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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 $12.42 to $19.03 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. Position opened until filled. The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Job Description -Tree Trimmer, Electric Power Lines

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