CROSSING GUARD

City of South El Monte; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

City of South El Monte is seeking a Crossing Guard to manage street crossing safety for school children during morning and afternoon sessions. You will assist pedestrians at crosswalks, stop traffic as needed, and coordinate with school authorities to promote traffic safety.

The role requires vigilance in varying weather, outdoor conditions, and the ability to report incidents. Training in safety procedures is provided; physical stamina and clear communication are essential to ensure safe

Qualifications

• Requires ability to stop traffic according to procedures.
• Must assist children and pedestrians safely.
• Ability to work split shifts during school hours.

Responsibilities

• Controls and stops street traffic according to established procedures; accompanies children and pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections to provide safe crossing; instructs children as to the methods and times when crossing is safe.
• Observes traffic at all times when on duty; determines the appropriate time to stop traffic; observes and confirms safe conditions to allow children to enter the crosswalk.
• Collaborates with school authorities on traffic safety programs and public information events.
• Identifies and reports unusual traffic or safety incidents; notifies appropriate personnel of injuries, accidents or other traffic events.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Observational skills

Communication with children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About The Position:

The Crossing Guard implements street crossing protocols and safety regulations and procedures for school children and pedestrians during school hours; reports and records unusual incidents and guides pedestrians on proper crossing procedures and practices; performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Supervision is received from the Crossing Guard Supervisor. Supervision is not exercised by this classification.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Controls and stops street traffic according to established procedures; accompanies children and pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections to provide safe crossing; instructs children as to the methods and times when crossing is safe.
• Observes traffic at all times when on duty; determines the appropriate time to stop traffic; observes and confirms safe conditions to allow children to enter the crosswalk.
• Collaborates with school authorities on traffic safety programs and public information events.
• Identifies and reports unusual traffic or safety incidents; notifies appropriate personnel of injuries, accidents or other traffic events.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Experience:

Any combination equivalent to sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Education:

Any combination equivalent to sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Additional Requirements/Information:

Works split shifts, typically during school session in the morning and afternoon. Will be required to use Safety Gear.

Licenses and Certifications:

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and to use hands to finger, grasp, and perform repetitive motions.
• Visual abilities required for detecting vehicle traffic and pedestrians.

Working Conditions

• Constantly works in outside weather conditions.
• Works near moving mechanical parts.
• Possible exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.
• Possible exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is frequently loud in field settings.