Fall 2026

Electrician Apprentice

Ladder

Ladder

1-10 employees

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Compensation Overview

$20 - $26/hr

+ Per diem

Iowa Falls, IA, USA

In Person

Initial employment begins in Iowa Falls; continued employment requires travel throughout the United States.

Category
Building Trades (1)

Get referred to Ladder

See people who can refer or advise you

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.

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'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.

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.