Job Description

Part-time position - 1 hour per day

Effective ASAP - June 30/25

Job Summary:

Responsible for walking school children across busy roadways or train tracks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensuring children's safety by walking them across busy streets and train tracks. Direct pedestrians across streets after assessing traffic flow to identify breaks to allow for visibility and safe crossing 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/families and ensure their understanding for optimal safety Maintain a crossing area that is free of hazards, and employ the appropriate tools and equipment, including flags and hand signals. Crossing guards will wear high visible clothing that may include a brightly colored vest or rain coat. Identify drivers who are speeding or driving carelessly and notify school Principal by documenting their license plate number. 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 or railway track. For Train Crossing ensure both gates are securely locked when a train is actively utilizing the railway line. Additionally, ensure that the gates are securely locked when the guard is no longer on duty.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

Qualifications

Upon hire, external applicants must supply a Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Search, and a cleared Child Abuse Registry Check, as conditions of employment. Candidate must be reliable, conscientious, and work well with young people
Skills and abilities

Knowledge of crossing guard equipment Understanding of road signs and regulations

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Physical demands:

Must have excellent vision, hearing, and communications skills Standing Railway Crossing Guard will be required to keep the crossing cleared of snow and other debris.
Working conditions:

Working outside Working in fluctuating temperatures (hot and cold)
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the position identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent to the position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person