Senior Planner or Planner – Full-time salaried professional position with competitive benefits in the City of Lockhart, Planning Department, under the direction of the Planning Director.  Supporting or primary responsibility for providing information to the public and other City departments, administering and enforcing ordinances, reviewing site plans and subdivision plats, reviewing certificate for alteration applications, preparing staff reports and ordinance amendments, researching and writing grant proposals, participating in site inspections and evening meetings, and assisting with a wide range of special projects and routine departmental functions, including cross-training with other positions in the department.  Provides support to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and/or historical Preservation Commission as assigned.  Candidates for Senior Planner should have at least a bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, architecture, or closely related discipline, plus a minimum of five years of experience (two years of experience with a masters degree).  AICP certification or candidate status is preferred.  Candidates for Planner should have at least a bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, architecture, or closely related discipline, plus a minimum of two years experience.  Excellent oral, written, and graphics communication skills, general knowledge of municipal planning functions and geographic information systems (ESRI ArcGIS), ability to attend evening commission and board meetings, and a valid Texas driver’s license, are required.  Experience with Adobe, Google, and Microsoft applications is also required.  Pay range of $58,510 - $87,776 for Senior Planner and $55,203 - $82,784 for Planner annually, depending on qualifications and experience.  Interested persons should apply to the Personnel Department, City of Lockhart, 308 W. San Antonio St., Lockhart, TX 78644, 512-398-3461, ext. 2270.  The job description and application may be downloaded at www.lockhart-tx.org. 

Open until 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 - Senior Planner

Job Description - Planner

Employment Application 

The City of Lockhart will be holding a Civil Service Exam for Firefighter on June 6, 2025 to establish an eligibility list.

Starting estimated salary:  $57,368 up to $66,614.  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 on the internet by selecting the link below.

Application Deadline:  June 4, 2025.

Fire Fighter Application Packet

 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 June 11, 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 by selecting the link below.  The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline:  June 9, 2025.

Police Officer Application Packet

The City of Lockhart is accepting applications from qualified persons for Seasonal Swimming Pool Lifeguards.  Persons applying must be certified as a Lifeguard and must be certified in CPR/First Aid Training.  Call to discuss opportunities to obtain certifications.  Must perform swimming pool lifeguard duties, pool maintenance/operational activities.  Pay range from $15 - $17 per hr.

Application and Job Description may be obtained at City Hall, Personnel Office, 308 W. San Antonio St., Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm or at www.lockhart-tx.org

The positions are 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 - Lifeguard

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 seeking a dependable, highly motivated individual to fill the position of a Full-time Cashier/Customer Service Representative in a team-oriented, fast paced environment.  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.  Qualification requirements include: HS Diploma or GED; 2 years cash handling required; 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 customer information confidential and deter identity theft.  Starting pay: $15.70 hr.  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: 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 - Cashier / Customer Service Representative

Employment Application 

The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for the position of Street Worker.  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 . 

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 $14.82 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.

Position is open until 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 - Street Worker

Employment Application

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

The City of Lockhart is seeking dependable, honest, and caring individuals for full-time employment as Animal Shelter Attendant/ACO. Candidate must be self motivated and be able to work without direct supervision. Must be 18 years of age, High School diploma or GED, Valid Texas Operator’s license with a good driving record & have good customer relations skills. Knowledge of animals and diseases of animals preferred.  Must be able to be on call and work weekends and holidays.  Must be able to attend and successfully complete Animal Control Officer Certification course, Euthanization and CEU Courses as they become available as a condition of employment. Salary starts at $14.82 per hour. Job includes cleaning the animal shelter and caring for the animals. 

Application and Job Description available at City Hall, 308 W San Antonio St, Lockhart, 78644 or www.lockhart-tx.org .  Position open until filled.

The City of Lockhart is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description - Animal Shelter Attendant / ACO

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