Extraordinary Service Award
George Sadler, Motor Equipment Operator with Public Works
George Sadler is a veteran employee in Public Works with over 23 years of experience in the construction industry. According to the award nomination, he is the most versatile employee in the division. He can operate equipment, pour concrete, lay storm drain pipe, and operate a street sweeper and flusher truck. He performs landscaping duties such as mowing rights-of-way or planting trees and shrubs. He repairs streets with asphalt and sets up a complete work zone.
"He's the go-to person when he's on the job site," Councilman David Humphries said during the Employee Awards presentation. "He can do it all, and he does do it all in a timeless and unselfish manner, always willing to go above and beyond and extend a helping hand."
George has worked on every crew in the division, and everyone loves having him on their team. He is well respected by his co-workers and his supervisors, and his work ethic is outstanding. He is always available to work extended hours to complete any job. George’s performance evaluations rating have been “Exceeds Expectations” for the last 10 years. He has been an integral part of every major project the division has completed such as the Optimist Club Park on Vance Street, the Police Memorial, the Gateway Project, Farmers Market projects, and he assisted the asphalt crews in preparing this year’s resurfacing contract, Councilman Humphries said.
"I try to do the best I can at everything," George said after he received his award at the Feb. 20th City Council meeting. "My mother told me once to try to learn everything you can about everything, and don't let anything slip by you. That's what I did and I see it all pays off. This is to her and my superiors and my colleagues that I work with. I didn't do it all by myself, they had a lot to do with it too. I thank you for it and I appreciate it."
