The City of Lockhart will be holding a Civil Service Exam for Firefighter on October 18, 2025 to establish an eligibility list.

Starting estimated salary:  $59,950 up to $69,616.  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.  The Department currently operates on a 48/96 work schedule. 

For application packets contact the City Administration Building, 105 S. Colorado Street, Lockhart, Tx 78644 or via phone at (512) 398-3461.  Application packets are also available online by selecting the link below.

Application Deadline:  October 16, 2025.

Fire Fighter Application Packet

Position Overview

The Assistant City Manager (ACM) reports directly to the City Manager and plays a vital role in City administration. This position supports the planning, management, and review of City operations, assists in implementing City Council policies and goals, and provides strategic leadership and oversight to assigned departments. Assigned departments will be determined by the experience and background of the selected candidate and the needs of the City. The ACM also fulfills the duties of the City Manager during their absence.

Candidate Profile

The next Assistant City Manager for Lockhart will be a servant leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, is approachable and adaptable, and brings both operational skills and a strategic mindset. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to customer service, problem-solving, and team development, and will be capable of building trust across the organization while leading with humility and purpose.

To Apply

The City of Lockhart has engaged Clear Career Professionals, LLC to manage this recruitment process.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume (PDF format) by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025 through the Clear Career Professionals website: Lockhart Assistant City Manager | Clear Career Professionals, LLC

Faxed and mailed submissions will not be considered.

For more information, please contact:
Michael Boese, President
Clear Career Professionals, LLC
michael@clearcareerpro.com | (214) 550-2850 Ext. #4

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 $17.65 - $22.07 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. 

Employment Application 

Animal Shelter Attendant - The City of Lockhart is seeking a self-motivating, honest; dependable, and caring individual for full-time employment as an Animal Shelter Attendant.  Schedule includes weekends and weekdays.  Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision.  Must be 18 years of age, High School diploma or GED.  Knowledge of animals and diseases of animals preferred.  Must have good customer relation skills.  Salary range $13.98 - $17.48 per hour.  Job includes cleaning the animal shelter and caring for the animals. 

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.

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 Shelter Attendant

Employment Application 

The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for Class A Electric Lineman. Applications are available at City Hall, 308 W. San Antonio Street 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.  $33.50 - $50.25 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.  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.

Position 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 - Class A Lineman

Employment Application