U.S. Dept. of Labor code 33-9091.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Crossing Guards and Flaggers

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

What this job is about

Ensure safe crossing for pedestrians and manage traffic flow.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Monitor traffic flow
Observe traffic patterns to identify safe gaps for pedestrians to cross.
2
Direct pedestrians
Escort and guide pedestrians across streets while stopping traffic as necessary.
3
Control vehicular traffic
Use signs, flags, and hand signals to manage traffic at crossings and construction sites.
4
Report unsafe behavior
Notify school officials about any unsafe actions observed among children.
5
Communicate traffic rules
Inform students and adults about traffic and crossing regulations.

Tools used in this work

Microsoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.