School Crossing Guard

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

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Comprehensive benefits

TMRS 2:1 match

Job summary

The City of Rowlett, Texas is seeking a Crossing Guard to help school children cross streets safely during assigned hours. Under general supervision, you will direct pedestrians and report traffic issues to ensure a secure school zone environment.

This role requires a high school diploma, a valid Texas driver's license, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather. A 4-day work week and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

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 and assess traffic.
• Knowledge of traffic laws.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Assist school children safely across the street under supervision.
• Halt traffic by hand signals and ensure safe crossing.
• Report problems requiring police action.
• Maintain professional relationships with others.
• Regular, reliable attendance is essential.

Skills

Oral & written instructions

Color recognition

Traffic awareness

Weather endurance

Traffic laws knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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. Under general supervision, assists school children safely across street; report problems requiring possible police action; performs other related duties as required.

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. Under general supervision, assists school children safely across street; report problems requiring possible police action; performs other related duties as required.

Essential Job Functions

Requests school children to wait at the curb for safe crossing and to dismount from bicycles or remove roller skates; halts traffic by hand signals, giving due consideration to the distance required to stop and the avoidance of unnecessary traffic congestion; escorts children safely across the street; signals for traffic to resume; reports persons seen loitering around schools for extended periods to the Police Department; reports license numbers of traffic violators to the Police Department.

Performs other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum 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.

Other Requirements

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

The City of Rowlett is proud to support a healthy work/life balance by offering a 4-day work week, with standard business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., depending on departmental schedules

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation, holiday, and sick leave, along with medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.

To support our employees’ long-term financial goals, the City participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), featuring a generous 2:1 match.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our Benefits Page.

01

Do you have a current Texas driver's license? (Your driving record will be considered to the extent that you will drive a City vehicle or conduct City business in your personal vehicle).

• Yes
• No
• No, I do not have a Texas driver's license, but I will be able to obtain within the first 60 days of employment. (For out of state applicants)

02

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• High School Diploma
• GED
• Neither

03

This position requires working outdoors in various weather conditions and standing or walking for up to 1.5 hours at a time. Are you able to perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question