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Crossing Guard
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A Crossing Patrol Guard is a vehicle traffic manager normally stationed on busy roadways to aid pedestrians or manage the movement of vehicles. They are often employed to assist around schools, events, or construction work.
$32,964 / year median in Texas
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Crossing Guard Follow routine traffic patterns, guide or control student traffic at assigned school campus Ability to have social perceptiveness and strong eyesight Keen understanding of local traffic laws and regulations Ability to communicate with students and parents Familiar with directing traffic using signs and hand signals Good customer service Direct or escort students across streets, stopping traffic as necessary Guide or control vehicular and student traffic Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and parents Direct student across streets after assessing traffic flow to identify breaks to allow for visibility and safe crossing Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with supervisors Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic flow and report infractions to appropriate authorities Take personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service Promote and maintain a safe environment Observe situations analytically and objectively to report and record them clearly Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor related to the position Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly Avoid speaking ill of the district and district and district personnel Exposure to extreme weather conditions Traffic signs, Hand signals Repetitive hand motions, continual walking and standing, occasional bending, kneeling, stooping and reaching Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Job Description Crossing Guard Follow routine traffic patterns, guide or control student traffic at assigned school campus Ability to have social perceptiveness and strong eyesight Keen understanding of local traffic laws and regulations Ability to communicate with students and parents Familiar with directing traffic using signs and hand signals Good customer service Direct or escort students across streets, stopping traffic as necessary Guide or control vehicular and student traffic Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and parents Direct student across streets after assessing traffic flow to identify breaks to allow for visibility and safe crossing Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with supervisors Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic flow and report infractions to appropriate authorities Take personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service Promote and maintain a safe environment Observe situations analytically and objectively to report and record them clearly Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor related to the position Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly Avoid speaking ill of the district and district and district personnel Exposure to extreme weather conditions Traffic signs, Hand signals Repetitive hand motions, continual walking and standing, occasional bending, kneeling, stooping and reaching Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress