What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crossing Guard position at City Of Lowell?
City of Lowell
Job Description
Lowell Police Department
Crossing Guard
Job Title: Crossing Guard (1800-TS, J#6306, 3921)
Department: Police Department- Family Services Division
Reports To: Officer in Charge, Chief of Police
Salary: $23.1007/hr – 15 hours per week
Union: Traffic Supervisors
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Controls and directs motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic in locations as assigned by the Traffic Bureau.
Uses arm and hand signals or manually operates traffic lights.
May make reports of accidents or unsafe traffic situations.
Must have the ability to report to various assigned locations throughout the City.
Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and
small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The City of Lowell is a smoke and drug free employer and requires physical with drug screen, and CORI post offer.
Qualified individuals should apply by the deadline by submitting application/resume with cover letter using the City of Lowell job opportunities online portal: https://cityoflowellma.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
The City is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion through equitable opportunities for all community members. The aim is for our workforce, including contractors, to be truly representative of all sections of society and our community, and for each team member to feel respected while fostering belonging.
"The City of Lowell assures that every individual shall have equal access to all City employment opportunities. The City is all-inclusive and no person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military service, or physical/mental disability."
EOE/AA/504 Employer
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24.02 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $24
