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  • Crossing Guard

  • City of Burlington, VT
  • Burlington, Vermont 05405 United States View Map
Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : 645 Pine Street, Burlington, VT
Job Type: Temporary Seasonal
Job Number: DPW Crossing Guard
Department: Public Works
Division: Traffic
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non Union

General Purpose
This position is responsible for safely crossing school age children at an appointed post before and after school.
Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade: $20.00 Hourly, $40 Daily
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week
Essential Job Functions

  • Safely escort children across the street at appointed intersections in the City of Burlington using the crosswalks.
  • Guide pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
  • Act as "Ambassador" for the City, carrying out work and interacting with co-workers and the public in a respectful, professional manner.
Non-Essential Job Functions:
  • Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements
  • Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
  • Must be able to work 2 shifts a day. Approximately: 7:30am to 8:20am and 2:40pm to 3:20pm.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
  • Must wear Crossing Guard Traffic safety vest.
  • Ability to use a hand held 18"x18" Stop sign to stop traffic.
  • Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to pass background checks.
  • Ability to pass eye and hearing test.
  • Familiarity with traffic control procedures preferred.
  • Ability to interact with co-workers and the general public in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Ability to create and maintain an environment that embraces the 6 operating principles; Customer Service, Fiscal Responsibility, Good Labor Relations, Employee Empowerment, Cooperation and Constant Improvement.
  • Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior at all times.
  • Must be a flexible team player that takes direction well, is safety conscious, customer-oriented.
  • Ability to maintain professional appearance while engaging in field work, by refraining from any use of profanity, inappropriate language, or inappropriate behavior required.
  • Ability to obtain appropriate certification of completion for all classes and trainings.
  • Familiarity with traffic control procedures preferred.
  • Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
  • Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.

Additional Information
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at or .
This is a Temporary or Seasonal Position that is Not Eligible for City of Burlington Benefits
01

Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No

02

I acknowledge this role requires passing a pre-employment background check, hearing and eye exams.
  • Yes
  • No

03

I acknowledge this role requires working outside in all weather.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question
Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : 645 Pine Street, Burlington, VT
Job Type: Temporary Seasonal
Job Number: DPW Crossing Guard
Department: Public Works
Division: Traffic
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non Union

General Purpose
This position is responsible for safely crossing school age children at an appointed post before and after school.
Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade: $20.00 Hourly, $40 Daily
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week
Essential Job Functions

  • Safely escort children across the street at appointed intersections in the City of Burlington using the crosswalks.
  • Guide pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
  • Act as "Ambassador" for the City, carrying out work and interacting with co-workers and the public in a respectful, professional manner.
Non-Essential Job Functions:
  • Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements
  • Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
  • Must be able to work 2 shifts a day. Approximately: 7:30am to 8:20am and 2:40pm to 3:20pm.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
  • Must wear Crossing Guard Traffic safety vest.
  • Ability to use a hand held 18"x18" Stop sign to stop traffic.
  • Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to pass background checks.
  • Ability to pass eye and hearing test.
  • Familiarity with traffic control procedures preferred.
  • Ability to interact with co-workers and the general public in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Ability to create and maintain an environment that embraces the 6 operating principles; Customer Service, Fiscal Responsibility, Good Labor Relations, Employee Empowerment, Cooperation and Constant Improvement.
  • Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior at all times.
  • Must be a flexible team player that takes direction well, is safety conscious, customer-oriented.
  • Ability to maintain professional appearance while engaging in field work, by refraining from any use of profanity, inappropriate language, or inappropriate behavior required.
  • Ability to obtain appropriate certification of completion for all classes and trainings.
  • Familiarity with traffic control procedures preferred.
  • Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
  • Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.

Additional Information
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at or .
This is a Temporary or Seasonal Position that is Not Eligible for City of Burlington Benefits
01

Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No

02

I acknowledge this role requires passing a pre-employment background check, hearing and eye exams.
  • Yes
  • No

03

I acknowledge this role requires working outside in all weather.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question
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