Crossing Guards - School Crossing Guard - TE

City of Abilene • Abilene, TX

136d • $13 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the School Crossing Guard ensures the safe crossing of City streets for school students. The role works around the potential hazard of heavy traffic and requires reporting to an assigned crossing location at designated times. The guard oversees students while monitoring traffic for safe crossing opportunities and physically occupies a crosswalk while students cross. The position exercises no supervision.

The work involves outdoor exposure to noise and inclement weather, and requires availability for flexible hours. HazCom training must be completed within 60 days of employment. The overall strength demand is sedentary, involving lifting no more than 10 pounds.

Requirements

• No experience is required.
• Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required.
• No license or certification is required.
• Know safe work practices and safety measures associated with directing traffic and pedestrians.
• Know principles and practices for interacting effectively with the public.
• Demonstrate the vision, hearing, and related reflexes necessary to perform job duties.
• Learn, interpret, and apply pertinent traffic laws.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Engage with the public in a tactful and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with people contacted in the course of work, internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a way that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
• Complete HazCom training within 60 days of employment.
• Be available for flexible hours.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed