The City of Lockhart will be holding a Civil Service Exam for Firefighter on Saturday, June 2, 2018 to establish an eligibility list.

Starting estimated salary: $38,816 and increasing to $39,626 after two years. Possibilities for additional pay include: certification pay, educational pay, longevity pay. Benefits include: 3 weeks vacation leave annually, 3 weeks sick leave annually, 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 20 yr retirement, life insurance, & health insurance.

For application packets contact City Hall, 308 West San Antonio Street, Lockhart, Tx 78644 or via phone at (512) 398-3461. Application packets are also available online by selecting the link below. 

Application Deadline: May 29, 2018.

FIRE FIGHTER APPLICATION PACKET

The City of Lockhart is seeking a dependable, honest, highly motivated individual to fill the position of a Full-time Cashier/Customer Service Representative. Employee will be responsible for all customer transactions, answer customer inquiries and update customer records as needed, accept utility service applications, permits and business licenses and miscellaneous City accounts receivables and perform other duties as assigned. Qualification requirements include: HS Diploma or GED; 2 years cash handling required; 2 years billing & accounts receivable experience preferred; proficient in Microsoft Office applications; must be able to type 40 WPM; 10-key by touch; must be able to keep account information confidential and deter identity theft. Salary range: $11.61-$14.63 hr. To apply, contact City of Lockhart, Human Resources at 308 W. San Antonio St. or online at www.lockhart-tx.or.  An equal opportunity employer. 

Application deadline: 5:00pm June 1, 2018

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 - Cashier/Customer Service Representative

Employment Application

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. 

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 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

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 I Lineman

Employment Application

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

Employment Application

An executive search for City Manager, City of Lockhart, is currently being conducted by Strategic Government Resources. 

Position Profile

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.

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

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.

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 - Lifeguard

Employment Application