City of La Porte

Paramedic I

EMS experience preferred; HS diploma or GED; Texas Paramedic license; CPR; ACLS; valid Texas Driver's License.

Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker

Park Maintenance Worker

Performs semi-skilled grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and custodial tasks; requires valid Texas driver's license; no prior experience required.

Lateral Police Officer

Lateral entry requires fitness, comprehensive background, psych, polygraph, medical exam, drug screen, 12-month probation; education: police academy graduation; license: TCOLE Basic Peace Officer by appointment.

Animal Control Officer

Enforce city animal control ordinances; patrol, transport animals, investigate incidents; requires basic euthanasia certificates and driver’s license.

Senior Equipment Operator - Streets

Senior Equipment Operator

Lead supervision of a small crew; operate heavy equipment; perform street construction and repair tasks.

Seasonal Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Seasonal part-time role assisting in organizing and implementing recreational programs for individuals with special needs; requires HS diploma or GED; valid Texas driver’s license; CPR/First Aid/AED certifications.

Equipment Operator II - Streets

Equipment Operator II

One year of highly skilled light-to-medium equipment operation experience; High School Diploma or GED desirable; Texas Class B CDL required or ability to obtain within three months.

Equipment Operator I - Streets

Equipment Operator I

Entry-level equipment operation in street maintenance; requires ability to follow instructions and perform physical labor.

Park Maintenance Worker II

Perform semi-skilled and skilled grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and custodial duties in park facilities; requires Texas Class B CDL.

Part-Time Fitness Center Specialist II

Fitness Center Specialist

Part-time role, 15 hours/week; requires high school diploma, CPR/First Aid within 3 months, Lifeguard Certification within 6 months; experience in customer service, facility operations, and recreation support preferred.

Senior Mechanic

Advanced journey-level mechanic; repairs automotive, diesel, and power-driven equipment; provides technical staff assistance.

Internship Program

Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or graduate degree; strong communication, leadership, teamwork; on-site internship; 15 hours/week; 8–10 weeks.

Deputy Fire Marshal

Inspects and investigates fire scenes; enforces fire codes; conducts life-safety inspections; prepares reports; may testify in court.

Part-Time Recreation Center Rental Caretaker

Recreation Center Rental Caretaker

Part-time recreation center caretaker; high school diploma; 6 months public-focused experience; valid Texas driver’s license.

Title	Location	Date
Paramedic I Full Time · $74K-$87K · 1+ YOE La Porte, Texas, United States · Onsite	La Porte, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 30, 2026
Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker Part Time, Temporary · $31K-$33K/yr · 0+ YOE La Porte, Texas, United States · Onsite	La Porte, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 22, 2026
Lateral Police Officer Full Time · $74K-$89K/yr La Porte, Texas, United States · Onsite	La Porte, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 17, 2026
Animal Control Officer Full Time · $44K-$54K/yr · 1+ YOE La Porte, Texas, United States · Onsite	La Porte, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 7, 2026
Senior Equipment Operator - Streets Full Time · $51K-$64K/yr · 2+ YOE La Porte, Texas, United States · Onsite	La Porte, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 7, 2026
Seasonal Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Part Time, Seasonal · $31K-$33K/yr La Porte, Texas, United States · Onsite	La Porte, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 6, 2026
Equipment Operator II - Streets Full Time · $45K-$57K/yr · 1+ YOE La Porte, Texas, United States · Onsite	La Porte, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 31, 2026
Equipment Operator I - Streets Full Time La Porte, Texas, United States · Onsite	La Porte, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 26, 2026
Park Maintenance Worker II Full Time · $44K-$54K/yr · 2+ YOE La Porte, Texas, United States · Onsite	La Porte, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 17, 2026
Part-Time Fitness Center Specialist II Part Time · $31K-$33K/yr La Porte, Texas, United States · Onsite	La Porte, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 3, 2026
Senior Mechanic Full Time · $55K-$69K/yr · 3+ YOE La Porte, Texas, United States · Onsite	La Porte, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 3, 2026
Internship Program Temporary · $31K/yr La Porte or United States · Onsite	La Porte or United States Onsite	Mar 3, 2026
Deputy Fire Marshal Full Time · $60K-$75K/yr · 2+ YOE La Porte, Texas, United States · Onsite	La Porte, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 3, 2026
Part-Time Recreation Center Rental Caretaker Part Time · $31K-$33K/yr · 0+ YOE La Porte, Texas, United States · Onsite	La Porte, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 3, 2026

Activities	Municipal administrationLaw enforcementFire protectionEmergency medical servicesPublic works maintenance
Headquarters	US
Industries	Public SafetyPublic Administration
Name	City of La Porte
Employees	450
Type	Government
Subsidiaries	La Porte Police DepartmentLa Porte Fire DepartmentLa Porte Public Works
Tagline	Municipal government providing public services and safety in Texas.
Founded	1,892
Website	laportetx.gov

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