Crossing Guards and Flaggers

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (8%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 1 (8%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 10 (83%)

• Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic, as necessary.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as street and railroad crossings and construction sites.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Discuss traffic routing plans and control-point locations with superiors.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task