June 2022 Employee of the Month - Braden Williams

Braden has worked for the city for about 1 1/2 years and has been a great benefit to our public works department and to Santaquin City. He has picked up on the meter reading system and is constantly learning new skills that will help the department and our city in the future. Last fall, Braden was driving down 100 North on his day off and noticed water in the road. After investigating, he found a broken pipe in a sprinkler system. Not only was the water running down the street, but it had also started filling up the window well at the resident’s home. Braden immediately turned the water off averting flooding into the resident’s home. Braden then called his boss, and they were able to get in touch with the homeowner. She was very grateful for Braden noticing an issue and taking care of it. It goes back to what has always been encouraged in the public works department; if an employee is in town, they are working, no matter if it is their day off or not.  When asked what Braden likes about his job, he said, “It is helping people with whatever they need with their meters and connections.” It is evident that Braden does love helping our citizens.

Braden is married to his sweetheart Lauren, and they have three children. He was born and raised in Santaquin and they’ve recently purchased their third home here in Santaquin. His extended family is all still in the town, and he loves being close to them.

A big thank you is extended to Braden for his service to Santaquin City and the residents of this community. He is a great example of a dedicated employee and deserving of this recognition.