School Crossing Guard Job Franklin area,Tennessee USA,Government

The City of Franklin is a progressive community, as well as a great place to live and work. There are tremendous opportunities to establish a career with the City's municipal government. Job responsibilities at the City of Franklin are many and varied, as well as challenging and rewarding. Working for the City of Franklin instills a sense of civic pride and gratification for serving the needs of the public.

About

City of Franklin

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.

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

Performs other job duties as assigned.

IV. Primary Job Challenges

Primary challenges of this position include performing job duties during inclement weather.

V. Equipment Operated

None

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 two-step instructions.

Deal with repetitive situations with the need for only occasional or 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 usehandstofinger,handle,orfeel.
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).

Education and Experience: The required knowledge and skill to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

The City of Franklin is dedicated to providing equal opportunity for employment to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. The City of Franklin adheres to Title VI as well as Title VII.

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