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About the Role

The City of Austin Safe Routes to School Program educates students on pedestrian and bicycle safety and provides adult Crossing Guards at crucial intersections to reduce barriers that prevent students from actively traveling to school.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safety and supervision of crossing children and pedestrians at designated crossing locations.
Demonstrates safe crossing habits for children and prohibits unsafe pedestrian practices.
Communicates traffic and safe crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
Reports unsafe behavior of children to school officials and supervisor.
Monitors the immediate area for unsafe and suspicious activity.
Monitors the traffic flow and reports traffic conditions that impact pedestrian safety.
Distributes traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
Guides traffic movement and warns of hazards using signs and hand signals.
Responds to questions and provides information to school children, parents, and motorists.
Reports malfunctioning safety equipment or obstructions that may interfere with safety to the appropriate supervisor.
Attends training sessions or activities as required.
Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years old.
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.
Ability to determine traffic routes and direct vehicles to detour routes.
Ability to recognize potential hazards to individuals utilizing the crosswalks.
Ability to walk and perform school crossing duties in all weather and traffic conditions.
Ability to hear and see approaching traffic.
Ability to stand and walk continuously for up to one and a half (1 ½) hours.
Ability to repeatedly lift and carry objects weighing up to five (5) pounds upright continuously for 1 to 2 minutes at a time.
Ability to bend from the waist and/or twist.
Ability to bend arms and push or pull a child weighing 50lbs and over.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including exposure to extreme heat, cold, and inclement weather.
Ability to travel to multiple worksites.
Pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) required.

Skills

Knowledge of the relevant equipment, policy, and procedures.
Knowledge of basic child behavior.
Skill in speaking with others to convey information effectively, in a courteous manner.
Skill in perceiving and responding to potential hazardous and uncertain situations.
Skill in responding quickly to potential emergency situations.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
Bilingual, ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish fluently.

Location

Various Locations in and around the Austin area.

Work Type

Seasonal
Full-time

Experience Level

Entry Level

Salary/Compensations

$22.05/Hourly

Benefits

Generous leave
Work-life balance programs
Extensive benefits
Retirement Security
Wellness programs
On-site fitness centers
Mental health support
Professional development opportunities
Leadership opportunities

About the Company

Austin Transportation and Public Works values accountability, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect, safety, and unity.
At Austin Transportation and Public Works, our mission is to build and maintain a better community by delivering services to every corner of Austin.
We want to set the standard for connecting people with safe and reliable infrastructure.
At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities.
As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – that anchor our delivery of services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites.
Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.
Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
Value and Innovation: Work in an environment where employees are valued, and innovation thrives.
Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.
In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.