School Crossing Guard

SpringHouse; Riverdale (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SpringHouse is seeking a dedicated School Crossing Guard to ensure the safety of children crossing busy roadways. This role involves monitoring traffic, assisting pedestrians, and maintaining a safe environment during school hours. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and demonstrate excellent communication and judgment skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have sufficient experience demonstrating knowledge of essential functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pedestrians and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Assist children and pedestrians in crossing the street safely.
• Review the area for dangerous circumstances and report issues.
• Manage pedestrian traffic lights and ensure their functionality.

Skills

Knowledge of pedestrian road safety

Effective communication

Good judgment

Ability to work with children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED

Job description

Salary: $875.00 per month

Opening Date: June 04, 2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

GENERAL PURPOSE

Reports to a predetermined, dangerous location and helps children cross the roadway in the safest possible manner.

supervision received

Works under the general supervision of a Sergeant.

supervision exercised

None.

essential functions

Reviews the area for dangerous circumstances that are not normal.

Assists children and pedestrians in crossing the street safely.

Turns pedestrian traffic lights on and off. Makes sure the lights are functioning as they should be.

Be on location to function as the crossing guard one hour in the morning, and one hour in the afternoon.

Regular and predictable attendance

Must report all problems and potential problems to supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school or equivalent GED.

B. Sufficient experience to demonstrate a working knowledge of essential functions.

2. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Some knowledge of pedestrian road safety.

Ability to communicate effectively with pedestrians and the driving public. Ability to use good judgment in determining when it is safe to cross the road. Able to work well with children.

3. Special Qualifications

21 years of age or older is desirable.

4. Work Environment:

Tasks require a variety of physical activities periodically involving muscular strain related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, pulling and reaching. Essential functions require talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential functions. Daily exposure to weather extremes and seasonal conditions. Must be willing to work in all weather conditions during school sessions.

FLSA AND AT-WILL STATUS

This position is an at-will position and is exempt from the protections of Utah Code 10-3-1105. As such, the School Crossing Guard may be terminated with or without cause and shall not be entitled to due process appeal authority as set forth in Utah Code 10-3-1106.

The School Crossing Guard position is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This job description describes the general nature, and type of work performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. The duties listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of the position. The job description is not intended to and does not imply or create an employment, compensation, or contract right to any person or persons. The City reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this job description at any time.

Veteran's Preference Points: Applicants MUST submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application and before the closing date in order to receive veteran's points. This is for initial appointments only.

Riverdale City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants

selected for employment with the city shall be required to take a

drug and alcohol test with negative results and a background check

as a pre-condition of employment.