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

POLICE OFFICER – immediate openings!

$10,000 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 September 13, 2025.  The results of this exam will be used to create an eligibility list.     

Starting Salary: $30.60hr and advancing to $31.40hr after one year. Lateral entry pay available for previous certified peace officer experience.  Possibilities for additional pay include:  certification pay, education pay, longevity pay, assignment pay for Detectives, FTO, Bailiff Warrant Officer, and SRO, & 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 ($23.34hr) and tuition expenses while gaining TCOLE certification. Certain conditions apply.

For application packets contact the City Administration Building, 105 S. Colorado  Street, Lockhart, Texas, 78644 or via phone at (512) 398-3461. Application packets are also available online by selecting the link below.  The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline:  September 9, 2025.

Police Officer Application Packet

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ASSISTANT:  The City of Lockhart is seeking to fill a position providing administrative and clerical support for city planning, building inspection, and code enforcement functions.  The person selected will work in a deadline-oriented, multi-task environment, and must be comfortable interacting with City staff, boards and commissions, and the public.  Effective oral and written communication skills are a must.  Attendance at regularly scheduled evening meetings may be required for taking minutes.  Minimum qualifications include: 1) a high school diploma or equivalent; 2) a typing speed of 40 words or greater per minute; 3) familiarity with computer operation; and, 4) four years secretarial, administrative assistant, or similar experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  English/Spanish bilingual and knowledge of real estate or building construction is highly preferred.  The salary range is $18.71 to $23.38 per hour, depending on qualifications.  A more detailed job description is available at www.lockhart-tx.org.  Apply to the Personnel Department, City of Lockhart, 308 W. San Antonio St. Lockhart, Texas.  Applications can be requested by calling 512-398-3461.  The position is open until filled.  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 - Development Services Assistant

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 $23.05 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

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 

The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for Water/Wastewater System Operator.  Prefer experience in construction of water and sewer utilities, mechanical abilities, operate various types of equipment; dump truck, sewer pressure washing equipment, sewer main video camera, water main tapping tools, underground bore equipment.  Must be available for on call duty and be able to respond within 25 minutes to the call site or warehouse.  The applicant shall have a High School Diploma or GED, valid Texas Drivers License, possess or obtain within 18 months of employment water/wastewater license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.  Pay range $15.70 - $19.64 per hr. DOQ.  Apply at City Hall, 308 W. San Antonio St., Lockhart, TX. or at www.lockhart-tx.org    Position open until filled.

The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Description - Water / Wastewater System Operator

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