Crossing Guard - Department of Transportation

Skills :     Transport Manager

Job Description:

POSTING DATE: 07/25/2024

CLOSING DATE: 10/25/2024 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT

SALARY RANGE: $13,478.00 - $14,789.00 ANNUALLY

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. The evaluation agency's information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.

PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.

CLASS DEFINITION

A Crossing Guard ensures that children cross the street safely on their way to and from school. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work part-time and variable hours of work on school days only. Work is performed outdoors where there is regular exposure to traffic hazards and inclement weather. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for the position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Minimum Qualifications

On or before the date of applying, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to read written instructions.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to maintain order at assigned intersections.
• Ability to communicate orally.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information and to submit to drug and alcohol testing.