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Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Electrical Instructor

Full-Time
$28 - $35/hr
Senior
Incomplete
Augusta, GA, USA
In Person
TrainingCorporate & Technical Training

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or General Education Equivalent (GED).
  • At least five years of actively performed work on electrical systems in residential, commercial, or industrial construction, repair, inspection, or design.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of the National Electrical Code.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills, including effective use of Microsoft Office products and a Learning Management System or Course Management System.
  • Completion of a course of study in electrical construction under the direction and supervision of an established school or apprenticeship program.
  • Ability to complete objectives without direct supervision.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver the IEC Apprenticeship training curriculum to students in the Apprenticeship program.
  • Provide technical support, supervision, oversight, and direction to assist apprentices' learning through presentation and lecture, hands-on practice, partner-member presentations, group student presentations, and other instructional methods.
  • Use the IEC National Curriculum, PowerPoint presentations, visual aids, partner members offering training, technical experts, communication-skills instruction for customer interaction, and other pertinent instructional options.
  • Complete annual training and/or IEC Instructor Certification courses.
  • Develop a lesson plan for each course date to ensure all learning objectives are covered in each class.
  • Develop a syllabus and speak to groups.
  • Communicate effectively and help students develop good study habits.
  • Complete administrative work on time, including grade submissions and attendance records.
  • Prepare and conduct hands-on learning exercises related to the IEC National Curriculum.
  • Enforce electrical safety procedures, including eye protection and proper lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Attend instructor meetings as required, including monthly and annual meetings.
  • Provide extra help to students outside class time when needed.
  • Use classroom-management skills to develop a fair and consistent method of classroom discipline, maintain classroom order, reinforce timely assignment submission and safety procedures, and help resolve disagreements diplomatically.
  • Complete other duties as required and request assistance when needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Completion of the IEC Apprenticeship program and a Georgia Electrical Contractors License is preferred.

About the company

Ladder connects construction contractors with skilled electricians in the electrical sector through a digital platform that streamlines the hiring process. Contractors post full-time job openings, and Ladder charges a fee for connecting them with qualified workers, while avoiding staffing-agency models by only allowing real contractors to post jobs. For job seekers, Ladder offers a free online course with basic electrical training and safety guidance, and upon completion the platform notifies potential employers, which has led to a high rate of job offers for graduates. The company differentiates itself by focusing on authentic contractor-led postings, combining a practical training-to-employment pathway with a technology-based hiring flow created by ex-contractors and technologists. Its goal is to simplify and accelerate the process of finding reliable electrical talent for contractors and to provide a clear entry path for newcomers into the electrical trades.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$130K

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Buildforce raised $10 million on July 28, 2026 for national expansion.
  • Ladder’s 10,000 pre-screened electricians give Buildforce immediate supply liquidity in the Southeast.
  • Buildforce runs W-2 staffing, payroll, workers’ comp, and certified payroll reporting.

What critics are saying

  • Buildforce directly replaces Ladder’s standalone brand; customer churn could follow integration through 2027.
  • Staffing spreads compress quickly if contractors bypass Buildforce for internal recruiters.
  • If Buildforce misses national density, Ladder’s platform disappears inside a larger staffing business.

What makes Ladder unique

  • Buildforce inherited Ladder’s Southeast electrician network and 200-plus contractor customers.
  • Ladder specialized in commercial and industrial electricians, not general labor staffing.
  • Alex Stewart stayed on after the 2024 acquisition, preserving regional contractor relationships.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays

Company News

The Business Journals
Dec 16th, 2024
Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder

Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.