Town of Bethlehem is hiring crossing guards

The following is a community message from the Town of Bethlehem. The town employs school crossing guards and is seeking qualified candidates:

The Town of Bethlehem is seeking candidates to work as Substitute School Crossing Guards. These substitute positions would be used to fill open shifts, as needed.  Primary duties/knowledge include the following:

• Direct or escort pedestrian students across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
• Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
• Communicate traffic, crossing rules, and other information to students and adults.
• Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs and hand signals.
• Have basic knowledge of traffic control devices; signs, traffic lights, etc.
• Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned areas.
• Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.

The preferred candidate will have a flexible schedule with the ability to work weekdays 7:30 AM-9:30AM and 2:30 PM-4:00 PM, as needed.  No night or weekend work.

Please send resume, completed employment application, and cover letter by February 15, 2019 to: Mary Tremblay-Glassman, Human Resources, Town of Bethlehem, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New York 12054.