Crossing Guard

Prepare crossing zone and assist students in crossing streets safely on a seasonal basis while school is in session. Applicant must be available in the morning when school commences, releases for off-campus lunch break, and evening dismissal.
Note: Effective 10/26/2026, hourly wage range will increase to $24.5163 - $28.3806.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Under the general supervision of the Mammoth Lakes Police Department. Has a very limited scope of supervision exercised while directing traffic and ensuring safety of students at intersections.

• Prepare school crossing zone and place warning cones in the street.
• Control traffic at designated intersections by STOP paddle, whistle, and hand signal in order to permit students to cross the street safely.
• Control students at intersections and restrain them from crossing until it is determined to be safe and appropriate, stopping vehicles when necessary.
• Process is repeated three times a day when students travel to and from school.
• Report the license number of vehicles whose drivers disobey the crossing guard’s instructions or disregard safety rules in other respects.
• Report to school the names of students disobeying the instructions given by crossing guard.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Current California traffic laws, especially those relating to pedestrian right-of-way and speed limits in a school crossing area; and elements of traffic safety applying to motorists and pedestrians.
• Emergency procedures.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, using proper grammar and spelling; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Work effectively with parents and school employees; establish and maintain respect and compliance of students.
• Use discretion and independent judgement in the safe crossing of children; accurate judgement in traffic flow, speed and direction of travel; prioritize activities; regular use of hand-held stop sign, reflective vest, and cones.
• Care for the use of materials, equipment, and tools.
• Evaluate situations and act properly and quickly in emergencies.

Experience and Training:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.