City of Boston

School Traffic Supervisor (Crossing Guard) - Part-Time Position

City of Boston  •  United States (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION OF 15 HOURS PER WEEK.

This is a provisional appointment.

Under the direction of the Community Service Officer, the School Traffic Supervisor will perform seasonal work in connection with regulating vehicular traffic at intersections and crosswalks throughout the City.

Responsibilities

  • Regulating vehicular traffic at various intersections and crosswalks in the vicinity of elementary schools in order to permit school children to cross the street safely when going to or returning from school.
  • Protecting children by keeping them from entering and crossing the street until traffic has been halted and reporting violations of motorists who fail to stop when directed to do so.
  • Performing related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

  • All applicants must speak the English language, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
  • Applicants must also be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time without an assistive device.
  • Must be able to perform overhead activities that require the use of their arms.
  • When required, must be able to run and respond rapidly to assist children; intermittently bend, squat, kneel, twist, and reach without an assistive device; distinguish colors; hear adequately at high levels of background noise; and lift or carry the weight of ten (10) pounds or less.
  • Must be fully alert and able to respond promptly in potentially hazardous situations.
  • Must be able to exercise good judgment when responding to children's inquiries and their needs.
  • All School Traffic Supervisors will be trained by the Community Service Officer(s) in Massachusetts traffic laws related to traffic control, pedestrians right of way, school zones, and related laws.
  • Applicants will have hearing and vision tests and must score adequately.
  • Must be able to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

Pre-Employment Drug Test and Physical are Required

Criminal Record Check RequiredBOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIREDTerms:Union/Salary Plan/Grade: BPSTSA/STS-1Hours per week: 15

City of Boston

About City of Boston

Public service is a noble calling: to help others, to make our communities stronger, and to uphold the public trust.

As city employees, we see the results of our hard work in our own community— in street and infrastructure improvements, new buildings rising from the ground, safer and more prosperous neighborhoods, and happier, healthier children, families, and senior citizens.

We may all come from different backgrounds, but we are connected through our passion for service.

What we do at work today, and everyday, shapes the Boston of tomorrow.

Join us!

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
boston.gov
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