What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crossing Guard position at City of Eastpointe?
Guards are responsible to safely cross the elementary school children at their posts, while obeying all traffic laws. Problems and/or complaints that arise are to be addressed by the Traffic Safety Officer.
- Direct pedestrians across streets after assessing traffic flow to identify breaks to allow for visibility and safe crossing
- Guide motorists through traffic patterns designed to keep pedestrians safe, and inform drivers of detours if required
- Understand the traffic laws, signs and speed limits posted within a designated jurisdiction to effectively guide vehicles and people
- Communicate crossing rules and regulations to students and ensure their understanding for optimal safety
- Collaborate with officials to develop traffic patterns that are conducive to safety, efficiency and convenience
- Maintain a crossing area that is free of hazards, and employ the appropriate tools and equipment, including lights, flags and hand signals
- Identify drivers who are speeding or driving carelessly and notify authorities by documenting their license plate number
- Vigilantly watch for impending dangers to develop effective solutions before an accident occurs
- Report the unsafe behavior of students to school officials to reduce the risk of someone getting hurt while crossing or waiting to cross a street
- Must be 18 years old
- Social perceptiveness and strong eyesight
- Keen understanding of local traffic laws and regulations
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and tools; reach with hands and arms; stoop or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
Salary : $12
