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 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 $10.32 - $12.02 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   

This position closes: September 1, 2017.
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 - Parks Worker I

Employment Application

The City of Lockhart will be holding a Civil Service Exam for Firefighter on Saturday, August 26, 2017 to establish an eligibility list.  Immediate openings!

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. 

To apply, please follow the instructions in the Firefighter Application Packet, packets can be downloaded online and are also available at City Hall, 308 West San Antonio Street, Lockhart, Tx 78644 or via phone at (512) 398-3461. 

Application Deadline:  August 22^nd at 5:00pm.

Library Clerk City of Lockhart, Dr. Eugene Clark Library, Salary: $10.32-$12.02 DOQ, Part time position. The successful candidate will be responsible Assisting patrons at the circulation desk. Work closely with Director of Library Services. Nights and Weekends required. One year clerical experience or public contact; computer knowledge; type 20 words per minute; ability to communicate effectively with patrons of all ages; ability to deal with large volume of work in short period and multiple tasks. Position close date: 08/25/2017. Application and Job Description available at: City of Lockhart, Personnel Office, 308 W. San Antonio St., Lockhart, TX 78644, (512) 398-3461 or at www.lockhart-tx.org

This position closes:  August 25, 2017 at 5pm
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 - Library Clerk Part-Time

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 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. TCOLE license or dispatching experience preferred. Shift work. Extensive background check. Starting salary is $14.20 per hour. Apply at City Hall, Personnel Office, 308 W. San Antonio St., Lockhart, TX. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Or www.lockhart-tx.org Position is open until filled. The City of Lockhart is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

Job Description - Telecommunicator (Dispatch)

Employment Application