Traffic Controller

Traffic Controller

The Traffic Controller is responsible for promoting the safe and efficient movement of students, staff, parents, visitors, school buses, and vehicles during student arrival, dismissal, and other school-related activities. This position provides traffic control services, assists pedestrians at designated crossings, monitors parking and loading zones, and helps maintain a safe environment on school district property. The Traffic Controller works closely with school administrators, transportation staff, local law enforcement, and other district personnel to ensure compliance with traffic safety procedures and district policies.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Directing vehicle, bus, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic during school arrival and dismissal times.
• Assisting students, staff, and visitors in safely crossing streets, parking lots, and designated crosswalks.
• Monitoring traffic flow to minimize congestion and maintain safe conditions on school property.
• Enforcing established traffic patterns, parking regulations, and designated loading and unloading procedures.
• Communicating courteously and professionally with parents, students, staff, visitors, and community members regarding traffic procedures and safety expectations.
• Observing and reporting unsafe conditions, accidents, suspicious activity, or violations of district policies to the appropriate administrator or law enforcement agency.
• Responding appropriately to emergencies by assisting with traffic control and following district emergency response procedures.
• Setting up, repositioning, and storing traffic control devices such as cones, barricades, signs, and safety equipment as needed.
• Maintaining awareness of weather and environmental conditions that may affect traffic or pedestrian safety.
• Completing incident reports and other required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Attending required safety meetings, training, and professional development activities.
• Maintaining confidentiality of student and district information in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in traffic control, crossing guard services, security, public safety, customer service, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to direct traffic calmly, confidently, and effectively in a variety of situations.
• Ability to remain alert and exercise sound judgment under changing conditions.
• Punctuality, reliability, and willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to interact respectfully with students, parents, staff, and members of the public.
• Working knowledge of applicable traffic laws, safety regulations, and district procedures, or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Completion of any required traffic control, crossing guard, first aid, or safety training as required by the district.

Physical demands:

• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods, including up to several hours at a time.
• Frequently work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
• Frequently use hand signals, whistles, radios, or other communication devices.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull equipment and traffic control devices weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently bend, stoop, reach, and twist while setting up or removing traffic control equipment.
• Must possess sufficient visual acuity and hearing to monitor traffic, identify hazards, and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to react quickly to changing traffic conditions and emergency situations.

Working conditions:

• Primarily performed outdoors on school grounds and adjacent roadways.
• Exposure to vehicle traffic, noise, inclement weather, and seasonal environmental conditions.
• Work schedule generally coincides with student arrival and dismissal times and may include special events, early dismissals, or emergency situations.

Terms of employment:

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Work calendar: 9 months

Hours: 6:45 AM - 7:30 AM and 2:20 PM - 3:05 PM

Rate: Starting at $50 per day (+ up to 5 years experience)