City of Franklin
Starting Pay: $23.45 - $25.52/Hour
Part-Time 10- 20 Hours/Week
Split Shifts 1 - 2 Hours in the Morning and Afternoon
I. Purpose of Job
Under general supervision is responsible for pedestrian safety and efficient vehicular traffic flow at assigned school zone.
II. Essential Job Duties
A. Controlling traffic
- Ensures efficient vehicular traffic flow by directing traffic.
- Reports major traffic violations to law enforcement.
B. Maintaining safety of pedestrians
- Ensures that children and other pedestrians cross traffic lanes in a safe manner.
III. Other Job Duties
Performsother job duties as assigned.
IV. Primary Job Challenges
Primary challenges of this position include performing job duties during inclement weather.
V. Equipment Operated
None
VI. Key Competencies Required
- Job Content Knowledge:Has thorough knowledge of the policies procedure and activities of the City and general practices as they pertain to the performance of duties of the position of School Crossing Guard. Has thorough knowledge of School Crossing Guard policies as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities. Is able to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors and all other groups involved in the activities of the department. Must be assertive tactful and able to work in various weather elements for approximately two (2) hours per day during times that school is in session.
- Language Skills:Read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Print and speak simple sentences.
- Reasoning Ability:Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or with repetitive situations with the need for only occasionalor no choices to be made.
- Teamwork: Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Encourages others to express their ideas and opinions. Provides input into identifying and solving problems. Anticipates need of others for information about job tasks and work environment and provides it to them in a timely manner. Willingly assists others with job tasks when appropriate.
VII. Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands: Performance of the essential duties of this job requires the incumbent to:
- Regularly stand.
- Regularly walk.
- Regularly usehandstofingerhandleorfeel.
- Regularly reachwithhandsandarms.
- Regularly talkorhear.
Work Environment: Performance of the essential duties of this job requires:
- Occasional exposure to fumesorairborneparticles
- Regular exposure to outdoorweatherconditions
The work environment is moderately noisy (examples: business office with computers and printers light traffic).