School Crossing Guard

City of Grapevine; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Grapevine is seeking a Crossing Guard to assist and supervise the safe crossing of children at school areas. The role requires practical safety checks, alertness to traffic, and reliable, punctual attendance in all weather conditions.

The job involves standing for long periods, working outdoors, and coordinating with traffic controls to ensure children reach school and return home safely.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Enjoy working with the public and children.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Able to stand for long periods and work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in safely crossing the street, including use of safety equipment and stop signs.
• Promote safety by remaining aware of traffic and protecting children.
• Report malfunctioning safety equipment or obstructions that affect crossing safety.
• Perform related duties as assigned when appropriate to the position.
• Maintain regular, reliable, punctual attendance.
• Interact professionally with the public and coworkers on a day-to-day basis.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Public interaction

Reliability

Endurance

Education

Some education

Job description

Provide for the safe movement of children to and from school when crossing public roadways by stopping vehicular traffic and leading the children across the roadway when safe to do so.

Responsibilities

• 1. Assists children in safely crossing the street, including using available electronic safety equipment, handheld stop sign(s), safety vest and whistle.
• 2. Promotes safety by maintaining awareness of traffic situations and acting accordingly to protect the children.
• 3. Reports malfunctioning safety equipment (.i.e. school zone flashing lights, signal lights, etc.) or any other obstruction that may interfere with the safety of children crossing the roadway.
• 4. Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
• 5. Regular, reliable, punctual and timely attendance are required for this position.
• 6. Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills, tact, patience and courtesy.
• Must enjoy working with the public and children.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work for long hours and stand for extended periods of time.

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

Must have some education (formal or informal), reasoning ability and training which ensures the capability necessary to understand, recognize and follow applicable traffic laws and safety concerns associated with the position.

Must have a willingness and physical ability to work outdoors in extreme heat/cold and or other hazardous weather conditions.

Must pass a Federal/National criminal background check and credit check. Must have a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.

Must pass a pre-employment basic physical, drug screen, Titmus vision screening, Ishihara vision screening, and audio (whisper test) screening.

Must pass an annual physical, drug screen, vision and audio screening (annually prior to the beginning of the school year) to verify ability to perform tasks associated with job performance in a safe manner. Must pass an annual criminal background check (annually prior to the beginning of the school year). Must complete any and all required training.

Working Conditions

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to perform medium work that involves walking, standing, sitting or stooping. The employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the essential functions of this position involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light
• Dusts and pollen
• Extreme heat and/or cold
• Wet or humid conditions
• Extreme noise levels
• Animals/wildlife
• Vibration
• Fumes and/or noxious odors
• Traffic
• Moving machinery
• Other extreme hazards not listed above

Safety equipment is provided as needed per job assignment and must be worn as required by department procedures and good safety practices.

Physical Demands

The physical demands 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.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to perform medium work that involves walking, standing, sitting, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting. The employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the job requirements change.