School Crossing Guard

City of Rowlett; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Rowlett is seeking a Crossing Guard to assist school children safely across streets and to monitor traffic flow around school zones.

The position requires alertness, color recognition, and knowledge of traffic laws. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are necessary, with duties including reporting incidents and maintaining professional conduct in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to distinguish colors (red, yellow, green).
• Ability to see on-coming cars.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods in inclement weather.
• Knowledge of traffic laws.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett.
• Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.

Responsibilities

• Assist school children safely across the street under general supervision.
• Report problems requiring possible police action.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Request school children to wait at the curb for safe crossing.
• Request children to dismount from bicycles or remove roller skates.
• Halt traffic by hand signals, giving due consideration to the distance required to stop and the avoidance of unnecessary traffic congestion.
• Escort children safely across the street.
• Signal for traffic to resume.
• Report persons seen loitering around schools for extended periods to the Police Department.
• Report license numbers of traffic violators to the Police Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.

Job description

Hourly Rate: $12.00

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist school children safely across the street under general supervision.
• Report problems requiring possible police action.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Request school children to wait at the curb for safe crossing.
• Request children to dismount from bicycles or remove roller skates.
• Halt traffic by hand signals, giving due consideration to the distance required to stop and the avoidance of unnecessary traffic congestion.
• Escort children safely across the street.
• Signal for traffic to resume.
• Report persons seen loitering around schools for extended periods to the Police Department.
• Report license numbers of traffic violators to the Police Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to distinguish colors, red, yellow, green.
• Ability to see on-coming cars.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods in inclement weather.
• Knowledge of traffic laws.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett.
• Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.

Work Environment

Work involves exposure to poor weather conditions, noise, dust, fumes and other disagreeable elements. Prolonged standing or walking for up to 1.5 hours.