Substitute Traffic Supervisor (2 Positions)

Town of Burlington • Burlington, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Substitute Traffic Supervisor needed to work on an on-call, as-needed basis when regularly scheduled staff are unavailable. This position controls and directs motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic in school crossing areas on days that school is in session. May manually operate traffic lights and make reports of accidents or unsafe traffic situations. Essential functions include, but are not limited to: Assist students and their families in safely crossing streets near school zones by managing pedestrian and vehicle interactions with authority and care. Monitor pedestrian and vehicular activity at designated crossing locations. Safely stop traffic to allow pedestrians, especially school children, to cross the street. May manually operate traffic lights and make reports of accidents or unsafe traffic situations.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Ability to use arm and hand signals
• Must be available to work 3 hours per day when called on an as-needed basis.
• Must be available for morning and afternoon shifts for all Burlington Schools locations.
• Selected candidate shall be required to submit to a full background check.
• Selected candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete Burlington Police Department’s approved training programs.

Responsibilities

• Controls and directs motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic in school crossing areas.
• Assists students and their families in safely crossing streets near school zones by managing pedestrian and vehicle interactions with authority and care.
• Monitors pedestrian and vehicular activity at designated crossing locations.
• Safely stops traffic to allow pedestrians, especially school children, to cross the street.
• May manually operate traffic lights.
• Makes reports of accidents or unsafe traffic situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED