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Position Description

Salary: $800.00 per month

 

Opening Date: June 2, 2022

 

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

GENERAL PURPOSE

Reports to a predetermined, dangerous location and helps children cross the roadway in the safest possible manner.

 

supervision received

Works under the general supervision of a Sergeant. 

supervision exercised

None.

essential functions

 

Reviews the area for dangerous circumstances that are not normal.

Assists children and pedestrians in crossing the street safely.  

Turns pedestrian traffic lights on and off.  Makes sure the lights are functioning as they should be. 

Be on location to function as the crossing guard one hour in the morning, and one hour in the afternoon.

Regular and predictable attendance

Must report all problems and potential problems to supervisor.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

1.         Education and Experience:

 

                        A.  Graduation from high school or equivalent GED.

                        B.   Sufficient experience to demonstrate a working knowledge of essential functions.

 

2.         Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

 

Some knowledge of pedestrian road safety.

Ability to communicate effectively with pedestrians and the driving public.  Ability to use good judgment in determining when it is safe to cross the road.  Able to work well with children.

 

3.         Special Qualifications

 

            21 years of age or older is desirable.

 

4.         Work Environment:

 

            Tasks require a variety of physical activities periodically involving muscular strain related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, pulling and reaching.  Essential functions require talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential functions.  Daily exposure to weather extremes and seasonal conditions.  Must be willing to work in all weather conditions during school sessions.

 

 

Veteran's Preference Points: Applicants MUST submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application and before the closing date in order to receive veteran's points. This is for initial appointments only.

 

                                

                                  Riverdale City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants      

                                  selected for employment with the city shall be required to take a

                                  drug and alcohol test with negative results and a background check

                                  as a pre-condition of employment.