City of Porterville

August 2013 Employee of the Month

Jesus Guzman

Public Works Department

The Directors of the City of Porterville have selected Jesus Guzman as the August 2013 Employee of the Month because of his exemplary high work ethic.

Jesus began his service with the City of Porterville on August 16, 2010, as a Wastewater Operator in Training with Field Services. On August 1, 2011, he was promoted to the Operator I position. Most recently, Jesus was promoted to the Operator II position on July 1, 2013.

Jesus has been the lead process control operator since November 2012. He was reassigned to his position from the maintenance side of wastewater treatment. Jesus has quickly adapted to his new role and is learning how to interpret laboratory data and plan process control adjustments.

Jesus said his favorite part of the job is the camaraderie at the wastewater treatment facility and the day-to-day challenges of running the plant.

Jesus has been a member of the California Water Environment Association since 2010. The CWEA is an organization dedicated to the educational development of wastewater professionals.

Jesus is certified by the State of California as Grade II Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator.

Jesus and his girlfriend, Yvette, have six children. He likes spending his off-work time customizing cars and enjoying time with his family.