Traffic Guard (School Crossing Guard)

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Louisville Metro Government seeks a part-time Traffic Guard to ensure the safe crossing of children at street intersections, particularly during school hours. Responsibilities include directing traffic, monitoring children's safety, and reporting any traffic violations. This seasonal role offers flexibility around school schedules and requires candidates to pass background checks and demonstrate the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Benefits

Paid training

Flexible hours

Community involvement

Qualifications

• Must not have felony convictions.
• Must be able to maneuver in traffic.
• Must submit to drug and polygraph testing.

Responsibilities

• Escort children across roads safely.
• Direct traffic at intersections.
• Report vehicles disobeying traffic laws.

Skills

Traffic monitoring

Child safety awareness

Communication

Job description

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Description

LMPD Traffic Guards escort children across streets and highways before and after school hours, direct traffic at street intersections near county school drive entrances to assist buses arriving and departing, and direct the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Description

LMPD Traffic Guards escort children across streets and highways before and after school hours, direct traffic at street intersections near county school drive entrances to assist buses arriving and departing, and direct the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Examples of Duties

• Records license plate numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic laws and reports infractions.
• Monitors and directs the actions of children to ensure safe crossings.
• Escorts children across streets, roads and highways.
• Directs traffic at street intersections near county school drive entrances.
• Expedites traffic flow at county school locations to assist buses arriving and departing.
• Directs the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic during emergencies, special events and general congestion.
• Performs related work.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Must not have been convicted of a felony or have any criminal action pending against them.
• Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis.
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test.
• Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA.
• Applicants who have illegally bought or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within six months of application will be disqualified.
• Applicants who have illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within one year of application will be disqualified.
• Applicants who have illegally bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug, other than marijuana, without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified.
  
  

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work.
• Must be able to maneuver in and out of heavily travelled roadways/intersections.
• Must be able to handle or grasp a stop sign overhead while directing pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Must be able to handle and move barricades and cones into and out of roadways/intersections.
  
  

Will be exposed to environmental elements such as heat, cold, rain, and snow.

Supplemental Information

Salary Grade: U01/001

Equal Opportunity Employer

This Position Is Part Time And Seasonal

20 hours per week - Nine (9) Months Per Year

Please note that candidates must be available to work between 6:00 AM - 9:55 AM and/or 1:30 PM - 4:55 PM.

Test Weights

Training & Experience: 100%

Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience from the last 10 years, as listed on your application and resume, as submitted. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates including the month and year (i.e. 02/2007 to 08/2010) of employment.

Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.

Full Time Regular

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Term Life
• Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
• 457 Deferred Comp
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Adult Benefits
• Childcare Assistance
• Free TARC Use
• Paid Parental Leave
  
  

Part Time – 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week

• Vacation (pro rata)
• Sick Leave (pro rata)
• Holiday Pay (pro rata)
  
  

Part Time – Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week

• Ineligible For Benefits
  
  

Temporary Positions

• Ineligible For Benefits
  
  

Interns

• Ineligible For Benefits
  
  

01

Are you able to work between 6:00 and 9:55 AM or 1:30 and 4:55 PM Monday through Friday during the school year?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

In this position, you will be exposed to environmental elements such as heat, cold, rain, and snow. Will you be able to perform the job in such conditions?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Are you able to maneuver in and out of roadways/intersections?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Are you able to handle or grasp a stop sign overhead while directing traffic?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Do you think you'll be able to handle and move barricades and cones into and out of roadways/intersections?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Have you illegally bought or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within the past six months?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Have you illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within the past one year?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

During the past 6 years, have you illegally bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug other than marijuana without a prescription? We are NOT asking you to self-disclose addiction or legal prescription drug use.

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Have you been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

Do you have any criminal action pending against you? This would include probation, ongoing restitution payments, or anything else that would require you to appear in court.

• Yes
• No
  
  

11

Are you willing to take a drug test?

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

Are you willing to take a polygraph?

• Yes
• No
  
  

13

Updates to your application status will typically be sent via email. Do you check your email regularly?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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