Crossing Guard

Hyrum City; Hyrum (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

HYRUM CITY is seeking a crossing guard for Lincoln Elementary in Utah. The role focuses on guiding children safely across crosswalks and communicating clearly with students, parents, and drivers. Shifts are short, part-time, and seasonal, with a guaranteed one-hour minimum, Monday through Friday as needed.

Applicants must be at least 18, pass a pre-employment drug test and background check, and be able to stand and walk outside in all weather while using standard traffic control gear.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older and able to pass background check.
• Able to walk and stand for long periods outdoors.
• Able to communicate clearly with children and motorists.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Direct pedestrians and motorists at crosswalk.
• Ensure children use crosswalk safely.
• Use stop sign and flashing lights to control traffic.
• Report incidents as needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Walk/stand long periods

Safety awareness

Teamwork with school staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Traffic control equipment

Job description

HYRUM CITY is hiring one crossing guard for Lincoln Elementary. A crossing guard's primary responsibility is to ensure children use the crosswalk in a safe manner. Crossing guards must be able to verbally communicate clearly with children and with motorists. Hours are 1 hour in morning and 1 hour in afternoon Monday through Friday, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics: Regular and prompt attendance is essential. Mental effort is required daily. Ability to walk and to stand for long periods of time. Job is performed outside and is subject to the elements; heat, cold and wet conditions. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work effectively with children, parents and school employees. Ability to use accurate judgment of traffic flow, speed and direction of travel. Ability to regularly use hand held stop sign, reflective vest, and flashing 20 MPH lights. Ability to lift and carry 36\" traffic cones weighing 11 lbs. each. Knowledge of current Utah School Zone laws. Qualifications: Must be 18 years old or older; Sufficient education to demonstrate an aptitude or ability to perform above
and related duties; and Sufficient experience to demonstrate a working knowledge of practices and procedures associated with above duties. Must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.

Salary is $14.50 per hour, with a guaranteed one hour minimum, this is a part-time seasonal non-benefited position. EOE
Dated: August 4, 2025