“Above and beyond.” Those words repeatedly appear on the forms nominating Ed Stroud for the City’s Extraordinary Service Award. Examples of Stroud’s all-in work ethic include his daily arrival at 6 a.m., one hour before his shift begins, and his willingness to work on-call or overtime when necessary.
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Stroud is a Field Supervisor I in Public Works where he oversees asphalt and right-of-way crews. Stroud took on the right-of-way responsibilities this past year, putting new emphasis on clearing tree branches and trimming shrubs to reclaim the space along City streets. In the words of one award application, “sidewalks that haven’t been exposed in years, maybe in decades, are now usable again” because of Stroud’s attention to detail.
The nominations also praised Stroud’s thorough and conscientious approach to materials inventory and planning the daily tasks for his crews. “He sets the tone and pace of the crews and leads as an impeccable example,” stated one award nomination for Stroud.
His coworkers also appreciate Stroud’s ability to get along with others, from doing his job with a smile to being an effective listener to both colleagues and customers.
Stroud, who has worked for the City for 16 years, said he is grateful to win the award. He said he wants to give 100 percent to everything he does and “tries to perform each job as if it was in front of my house.” He said the most challenging part of his job is keeping litter picked up along roadsides. On the other hand, he said the most satisfying part is seeing his crews go home safely to their families at the end of each day.
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sidewalk along Rankin Avenue |
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