Full-Time

Electrical Service Technician

Ladder

Ladder

1-10 employees

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

No salary listed

Tucker, GA, USA

In Person

Work is on the road and may be indoors or outdoors depending on site work.

Category
Building Trades (1)

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Requirements
  • At least 4 years of commercial experience in the electrical field.
  • A valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
  • Availability for an on-call rotation, including after-hours and weekend emergency calls one week per month.
  • Own tools.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
  • Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Repair, service, and install electrical systems while maintaining safety and quality standards.
  • Troubleshoot and repair defective equipment.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance.
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
  • Respond to service requests and repair electrical systems efficiently.
  • Maintain company quality standards.
  • Communicate estimated timelines and work-order changes to the service team.
  • Install new equipment and wiring to expand infrastructure as needed.
  • Record service work orders and report progress to service management.
  • Assess systems and equipment for damage, malfunctions, and safety hazards to prevent future issues.
  • Maintain equipment in good condition.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Buildforce's June 2025 Conduit launch keeps Ladder visible through 2026.
  • August 2026 listings still show 5 Points Electrical and Ireland Electric hiring through Ladder.
  • Alex Stewart stayed in a leadership role after acquisition, preserving Southeast customer relationships.

What critics are saying

  • Ladder now operates under Buildforce, so independent brand value disappeared by 2025.
  • Competitors like BeBee syndicate Ladder jobs in August 2026, commoditizing its marketplace.
  • If Buildforce shifts traffic to Conduit, Ladder becomes a hollow referral page by 2027.

What makes Ladder unique

  • Buildforce acquired Ladder on 2024-12-18, uniting contractor hiring with W-2 staffing.
  • Ladder built a Southeast electrician network of 10,000 pre-screened workers across six states.
  • Its niche focuses only on electrical contractors, not generic construction hiring or staffing agencies.

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

Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.