The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for 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, answer high volume of calls, work well under pressure and meet established deadlines. 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. Must be able to pass a criminal background check. Starting salary: $12.32hr. The City of Lockhart is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 308 W. San Antonio St., Lockhart, Tx, (512) 398-3461 or online at www.lockhart-tx.org.

Application deadline: January 31, 2020 at 5:00pm.

Job Description - Cashier/Customer Service Representative

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POLICE OFFICER – immediate openings! $3,000 HIRING INCENTIVE for currently certified TCOLE peace officers! Certain conditions apply.

The City of Lockhart will be holding a Civil Service Exam for POLICE OFFICER on Saturday, February 29, 2020. The results of this exam will be used to create an eligibility list. Starting Salary: $23.76hr and advancing to $24.38hr after one year. Possibilities for additional pay include: certification pay, education pay, longevity pay, assignment pay for Detectives & FTO, & shift differential pay. Uniforms provided-uniform allowance provided for detectives. Benefits include: 3 weeks vacation leave annually, 3 weeks sick leave annually, 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, retirement, life insurance, & health insurance.

No experience or certification required. For select applicants, the City of Lockhart is currently offering the opportunity to receive paid cadet salary ($18.13hr) and tuition expenses while gaining TCOLE certification. Certain conditions apply.

For application packets contact City Hall, 308 West San Antonio Street, Lockhart, Texas, 78644 or via phone at (512) 398-3461. Application packets are also available online by selecting the below link. The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline: February 25, 2020.

Police Officer Application Packet

The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for the position of Telecommunicator (dispatch).  Person will take both Emergency and Non-Emergency calls for the City, Fire, Police, and EMS. Applicants must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.  Dispatching experience preferred. Shift work. Extensive background check. Starting salary is $15.35 per hour.

Applications may be obtained at City Hall, Personnel Office, 308 W. San Antonio St., Lockhart, TX Monday-Friday 8am-5pm or online at www.lockhart-tx.org Position is 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 - Telecommunicator

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The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Worker II. Texas driver’s license with good driving record and High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Experience with various types of building maintenance preferred. Duties include identify and fix maintenance related problems; preform yard maintenance and janitorial tasks; operate various hand tools; fence repair/installations; work with other departments to complete labor tasks; operate dump truck and other equipment as needed. At times, may require working before and after normal work hours. The pay range is $12.32 - $15.52 per hour 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. The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity 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 - Maintenance Worker II

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The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for an Economic Development Specialist that will assist and provide a professional level of assistance to the Economic Development Department. This position coordinates economic development, implementation, planning, marketing and research work to implement programs and policies of broadening retail, commercial, and industrial base within Lockhart. Under general direction of the Economic Development Director.

This position requires bachelor’s degree in government, political science, economics, business, marketing, or related field. Two to three years of economic development experience in a governmental setting is preferred. Benefits include a 20-year full retirement under the Texas Municipal Retirement System, employee health insurance, 13 holidays, and standard sick/vacation leave. Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Applications and job description may be obtained on the City website at www.lockhart-tx.org or at City Hall, 308 W. San Antonio St, Lockhart, Texas 78644 and will be received at City Hall until the position is filled. The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity 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 - Economic Development Specialist

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The City of Lockhart is accepting applications from qualified applicants for an Animal Control Officer. The applicants must be self-motivated, honest, dependable and be able to demonstrate good customer relation skills when dealing with the public. Candidate must be able to work without direct supervision. Applicant must have High School Diploma or GED and be 18 years of age. Knowledge of animals and handling of animals preferred. Must be able to obtain ACO State Certification as courses become available as a condition of employment. Job includes responding to citizen calls to pick up stray animals; enforce animal control ordinances; educate animal owners of the city’s animal control ordinances; and assisting with all aspects of shelter operations. Applicants must have a current valid Class C Texas Driver’s License. Successful applicants must be able to pass a physical that is be paid for by the city.  The City of Lockhart is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The starting hourly wage is $ 11.57 or more depending on experience and work history. Special consideration will be given to those applicants with good attendance, safety and work history references. Standard benefits are available including employee health insurance, sick, vacation and holiday leave, and a twenty (20) year full retirement benefit.  

Applications and job description may be obtained at City Hall, Personnel Office, 308 W. San Antonio Street, Monday through Friday, 8 – 5 and online at www.lockhart-tx.org.  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 - Animal Control Officer

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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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