1. Michael W. Ledford
305 Mitchell Ave.
Schertz, TX 78154
(210) 995-5774
mike.w.l@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an opportunity in a challenging position that will utilize my strong organizational
skills, educational background, ability to work well with people, and continue to expand
my knowledge.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
*Wastewater Management *Safety Procedures *Mentoring
*Wastewater Treatment *Word & Excel *Regulations
*Wastewater Collections *Quality Control *Permits
*Physical / Chemical Treatment *Inventory Control *Construction
*Industrial Wastewater Treatment *Statistical Process Control *Heavy Machinery
*Mechanical Principals *Customer Service *Hydraulics
*Wastewater Calculations *Emergency Response *CPR/First Aid
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
05/09/2013 – Texas Class “A” Wastewater Treatment Operator License (WW0048592)
04/22/2013 – First Responder Awareness Level Workshop – Quality Safety Services TX
05/10/2012 – Water Utility Calculations – TRWA TX
12/09/2011 – Texas Class “B” Wastewater Treatment Operator License
07/26/2011 – Manage For Success – California State
06/23/2011 – Water Utility Safety – TRWA TX
05/19/2011 – Utility Management – California State
03/24/2011 – Wastewater Laboratory – TWUA TX
07/08/2010 – Operation of Activated Sludge – TEEK TX
04/30/2009 – Basic Wastewater Operations – TCEQ
04/30/2009 – Wastewater Collection – TCEQ
04/30/2009 – Wastewater Treatment – TCEQ
04/29/2009 – Texas Class “C” Wastewater Treatment Operator License – (Reciprocation
from North Carolina to Texas)
2008 – Storm Water Management – Environmental Training Associates NC
2007 – Mentor Development – Gaston College NC
2007 – Treatment of Metal Waste – Environmental Training Associates NC

2. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
2006 – Plant and Equipment Start-Up – Environmental Training Associates NC
2006 – NC Manufacturing Certification – Gaston College NC
2005 – Water and Wastewater Management – Environmental Training Associates NC
2004 – Advanced Physical and Chemical Treatment – Environmental Training Associates
NC
2003 – Physical and Chemical Training Level I & II – Environmental Training
Associates NC
2002 – Physical and Chemical Treatment – Environmental Training Associates NC
1999 – 29 CFR 1910.120 Training – All Pro Occupational Trainers NC
1998 – 24 Hour Emergency Response Training – All Pro Occupational Trainers NC
1997 – Fire Extinguisher Training – Gaston Fire and Safety NC
1997 – First Responders Operations – WCI Leadership NC
1996 – Level II NC Wastewater Treatment Operator License
1996 – Continuing Educational Units – Western Piedmont College NC
1996 – Level I NC Wastewater Treatment Operator License
1996 – Hazardous Waste Laws Training – Safety Kleen NC
1995 – First Responders Operations / Hazardous Material Training – On Guard School
NC
1995 – Wastewater School – SRS Operators School NC
1995 – Operation of Wastewater – California State
1992 – High School Diploma – South Point High School NC
EMPOLYMENT & WORK EXPERIENCE
Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority
Current – April 2009
Schertz, TX
Plant Operations Assistant Superintendent & Safety Officer
-Responsible of all plant operations for ensuring the plant operates consistent with the
state permit requirements
-Responsible for majority of training for new and existing operators to assure they
maintain a constant knowledge and utilize their skills on a daily basis
-Performed a wide variety of duties to include supervision, prioritizing work,
maintenance of all equipment, routine testing, inventory, ordering, etc.
-Knowledge of many wastewater applications

3. EMPLOYMENT & WORK EXPERIENCE
Heat & Treat of South Texas
March 2009 – December 2008
Schertz, TX
Sales / Customer Service
-Assisted customers on purchasing and servicing of boilers and water softeners
-Controlled inventory and execution of procedures for proper receiving
-Assigned work orders, made deliveries, repaired equipment, and performed installation
Blum Inc.
November 2008 – November 1994
Stanley, NC
Operator in Responsible Charge / Pretreatment Team Leader
-Responsible for pretreatment operations, industrial wastewater system, and wastewater
plant.
-Duties included supervising all shifts, ensuring plants operated consistent with state and
county permit requirements, training of operators, controlling inventory, maintenance of
all equipment, leading safety meetings, and controlled all hazardous waste in facility.
-As a Mentor, developed a mentoring plan by selecting specific topics, by using a variety
of tools and resources to build content. Demonstrated an effective process by providing
an orientation of the work environment and to the specific topic, describing important
details, information, giving specific instructions, and reasons for actions. Demonstrated
how to do a specific task in a logical step by step process and while observing the trainee
demonstrating the task while providing key information. Provided positive and
constructive feedback to reinforce and increase learning, understanding, and skill
development
REFERENCES
Mike Jennings Personal Reference (704) 840-6654
Mitch Vogt Personal Reference (704) 740-8824
Carrie Pesek Personal Reference (361) 772-8193