Uniformed Traffic Supervisor (2 Positions)

Part-time

Town of Burlington, MA

Burlington, MAPart-time$23.53–24.58/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$23.53–24.58/hr

Location

Burlington, MA

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

Town of Burlington, MA is hiring an Uniformed Traffic Supervisor (2 Positions). The Uniformed Traffic Supervisor provides public safety by ensuring safe student crossing at school routes during arrival and dismissal, managing pedestrian and vehicle interactions, monitoring activity, and manually operating traffic lights as needed. The role also may serve as a Matron for the Burlington Police Department and requires a high school diploma, reliability, punctuality, and flexible part‑time availability.

Key focus areas include Assist students and families in safely crossing streets near school zones, managing pedestrian and vehicle interactions with authority., Monitor pedestrian and vehicular activity at designated crossing locations., and Safely stop traffic to allow pedestrians, especially school children, to cross the street..

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, Background Check, and Completion Of Burlington Police Department Training Programs. Important skills include Traffic Control, Manual Traffic Light Operation, Pedestrian Safety Management, Community Interaction, Reliability, and Punctuality.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Traffic ControlManual Traffic Light OperationPedestrian Safety ManagementCommunity InteractionReliabilityPunctualityTraffic MonitoringInterpersonal CommunicationIndependent Travel

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalencyFlexible Schedule AvailabilityComfortable Working OutdoorsReliable and PunctualAbility to Interact With Children and CommunityIndependent Travel AbilityBackground Check RequiredCompletion of Burlington Police Training Programs

Full job description

Uniformed Traffic Supervisor (2 Positions)

Burlington, MA

Reporting to the Community Services Supervisor, this position provides public safety by ensuring safe student crossing at intersections along the routes to school during school arrival and dismissal times. Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

Assist students and their families in safely crossing streets near school zones by managing pedestrian and vehicle interactions with authority and care.
Monitor pedestrian and vehicular activity at designated crossing locations.
Safely stop traffic to allow pedestrians, especially school children, to cross the street.
May manually operate traffic lights and make reports of accidents or unsafe traffic situations.
This position may serve as a Matron for the Burlington Police Department upon recommendation by the Chief of Police and appointment by the Town Administrator.

Minimum qualifications include

Minimum high school diploma or equivalency.
Reliable and punctual, with a strong sense of responsibility.
Available to work a flexible schedule, morning and afternoon shifts when school is in session.
Willing to adjust schedule on early-release (half) days, with mid-day coverage required.
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to interact well with children, families, and members of the community.
Ability to travel independently to work location.

This is a union position within the Burlington Municipal Employees Association bargaining unit. Part time position, working 3 hours per day across morning (7:40-8:10A) and afternoon shifts (2:00-2:30P). Follows the public-school calendar; no work during school vacations or summer break. Salary is within Grade 2 of the BMEA contract. Starting hourly rate: $23.53 - $24.58 per hour. Pay is $22.00/hr when performing Matron duties.

The selected candidate shall be required to submit to a full background check and will be required to satisfactorily complete Burlington Police Department’s approved training programs. Applications received by August 14, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

Methods to apply for this position:

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Send letter of interest, resume, and application (https://www.burlington.org/DocumentCenter/View/732/Town-of-Burlington-Application-PDF) to:

Cheralyn Rosati

Human Resources Coordinator

Town of Burlington

29 Center Street

Burlington, MA 01803

The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer