The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for the Full-time position of Meter Reader.  The job requires applicants to read electric and water meters and record consumption accurately in a timely manner. Connect and disconnect meters, walk long distances in a required length of time, be computer literate, able to utilize computerized reading devices, and possess excellent customer service skills. A high school diploma or G.E.D. and valid Texas drivers license is required, electrical background and experience preferred.   Starting pay range is $15.10 to $22.66 per hour depending on qualifications.  Applications can be picked up at City Hall, Human Resources, 308 W. San Antonio St. or on line at www.lockhart-tx.org.  The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position is open until filled.

Job Description - Meter Reader

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The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for the position of Telecommunicator (dispatch).  Will train, no experience required.  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 $22.16 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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Animal Shelter Attendant - Part-time AND Full-time positions available:   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 $13.44 - $16.81 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. 

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Job Description - Animal Shelter Attendant

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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.  $32.21 - $48.32 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

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