Temporary School Crossing Guard

City of Brampton • Union, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to Supervisor, Crossing Guards. You will be responsible to safely escort pedestrians, as defined in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) across roadways at designated school crossings by monitoring traffic flow gaps and assuming right of way, while adhering to regulations, policies and procedures. This job posting is not for an existing vacancy. It is intended to create a candidate pool for future opportunities or to fill ongoing vacancies.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to remain alert and perform responsibilities quickly and safely.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with management, pedestrians, residents, school officials and police.
• Must be able to move briskly and repeatedly in and out of intersection and stand for 45 to 90 minutes, 3 times a day in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to extend an arm out parallel to shoulder holding a “STOP” sign (weight of approximately 1 pound) for up to one minute frequently.
• Must be able to effectively hear and see oncoming traffic at a safe distance (approximately 300 feet).
• A Police Vulnerable Sector Check is required at applicant expense.
• A Medical Evaluation is required at applicant expense.
• The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older) issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience dealing with the public and/or children is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Control and obey all regulations, policies and procedures to ensure pedestrians are safely assisted at designated school crossings.
• Provide exceptional customer service to the public, ensuring safe crossing rules are communicated clearly, followed and reinforced as required.
• Document and communicate all incidents and/or unsafe conditions to management, school officials and/or Peel Regional Police.
• Adhere to emergency vehicle right of way, ensuring they have priority over both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Comply with all safety requirements by using and wearing all required safety equipment and clothing.
• Assist in training new crossing guards as required.

Benefits

• Training on the Highway Traffic Act and Health and Safety Act as it relates to the job and City policies and procedures is provided to all School Crossing Guards by the City.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed