L

Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Electrician Apprentice

Fall 2026
$20 - $26/hr+ Per diem
Internship
Iowa Falls, IA, USA
In PersonInitial employment begins in Iowa Falls; continued employment requires travel throughout the United States.
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to understand schematic drawings and connection drawings.
  • Limited ability to run and bend conduit.
  • Knowledge of electrical codes.
  • Dedication to apprenticeship classes.
  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders 100-300 feet in height.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to grip and manually manipulate hand tools and turbine parts, often with repetitive motion.
  • Comfort working in confined spaces and at heights over 300 feet.
  • Ability to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions.
  • Ability to work outdoors and in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
  • Ability to take direction and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Responsibilities
  • Repair, decommission, and install electrical systems.
  • Assess issues and repair electrical problems on renewable energy equipment such as wind turbines.
  • Follow defined instructions and installation schedules, executing plans as directed.
  • Work remotely in a turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction.
  • Travel throughout the United States and work overtime, including a flexible and variable work schedule as needed to meet business objectives.
  • Maintain a continuous focus on safety and quality of work.

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

Get referred to Ladder

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

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.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

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.