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If you are invited to attend an interview for this position you will be required to provide a current driver abstract.\nIn this position, you will:\nWork together as a team to create a healthy and safe work environment;\nEnsure the safety of the travelling public through surveillance and general maintenance activities;\nOperate, service, and maintain heavy equipment, such as tandem trucks (with specialized attachments), motor graders, and front-end loaders to perform summer and winter maintenance;\nOperate advanced hydraulic control systems for the plow, wing, and sander while maintaining control of a tandem snowplow during a snowstorm; \nKeep daily records including hours of operation, pre-trip inspections, and materials used;\nBe willing and able to work under physically and mentally demanding conditions such as physical labour, heavy lifting, and stressful situations;\nBe approachable and flexible, self-motivated to complete tasks, adaptable to changing work situations, and must 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loaders.\nPerforms highway maintenance activities in summer and snow/ ice removal in winter conditions.\nMaintains records and logs of operating hours, equipment repairs, and materials used on highways. \n Job Capabilities:\nAs a public servant, we are seeking someone who:\nIs accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.\nIs innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.\nWorks collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.\nIs inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.\nIs adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.\nFocuses on achieving public service excellence.\nTechnical Knowledge and Skills:\nYou will have knowledge 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