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Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Residential Service Electrician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$24 - $27/hr+ Weekly bonus structure
Entry
Newnan, GA, USA
In Person
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • Provide general electrical repair and service while following applicable local and national codes.
  • Deliver customer service respectfully and attentively.
  • Proficiently use meters, power tools, hand tools, and ladders.
  • Access service areas such as crawl spaces and attics.
  • Maintain appropriate stock levels, tools, and equipment in the company-provided vehicle.
Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot customer electrical problems and installations.
  • Provide written and verbal recommendations on repairs and replacements.
  • Install and replace customer-provided materials.
  • Repair and replace light fixtures, switches, receptacles, circuit wiring, breakers, breaker or fuse panels, and electrical service metering equipment.
  • Perform routine maintenance inspections.
  • Communicate regularly with customer service and dispatch in a friendly and efficient manner.
  • Complete and submit time cards, invoices, payments, and other paperwork on time.
  • Upsell and educate customers about products and services offered by Coolray, Mr. Plumber, and BriteBox Electrical Services.
  • Perform other duties and tasks assigned by the manager.

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.