Crossing Guards - School Crossing Guard - TE

City of Abilene • Abilene, TX

47d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, responsible for ensuring the safe crossing of City streets for school students. This position involves work under the potential hazard of heavy traffic. The primary duties include reporting to the assigned crossing location at designated times, overseeing school students while monitoring traffic to identify a safe crossing opportunity, and physically occupying a crosswalk while school students cross the street. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrate vision, hearing, and related reflexes necessary to perform job duties.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply pertinent traffic laws.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to engage with the public in a tactful and effective manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Ability to follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Ability to perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
• Formal or informal education or training, which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required.
• HazCom training is required within sixty (60) days of employment.
• With or without accommodation, the position requires Sedentary strength demand (lifting of no more than 10 pounds).
• Moderate standing.
• Moderate sitting.
• Moderate walking.
• Moderate lifting.
• Extensive vision.
• Extensive hearing.
• Infrequent talking.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of safe work practices as well as safety measures associated with directing traffic and pedestrians.
• Knowledge of principles and practices used in interacting effectively with the public.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school students while monitoring traffic to identify a safe crossing opportunity.
• Physically occupy a crosswalk while school students cross the street.
• Report to the assigned crossing location at designated times.
• Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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