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Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Journeyman Electrician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Monroe, NC, USA
In Person
Building TradesElectrical
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • High school graduate or GED with a minimum of four years of electrical installation and repair experience.
  • Must be able to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings, plans, UDG transitions, pads, equipment manuals, technical specifications, and schedules.
  • Must have basic electrical hand tools.
  • Knowledge of general construction industry standards and processes is required.
  • Knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used on construction projects.
  • Must be able to work independently and complete daily activities according to the work schedule.
  • Must be able to walk, stand, bend, or kneel for extended periods and lift 50–60 pounds.
  • Must meet the attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
  • Must have a valid government-issued driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
Responsibilities
  • Install electrical equipment for projects, including electrical wiring, equipment, and grounding for photovoltaic systems, and ensure work complies with electrical and building codes.
  • Perform all electrical tasks on a project, from pad layout of transitions to termination of AC/DC components.
  • Maintain onsite documentation for material releases and submit testing documentation to the onsite project team.
  • Trench using powered excavating equipment or a shovel as needed, and install PVC conduits and direct-burial cables.
  • Pull and terminate direct-burial wires.
  • Connect and support DC wire.
  • Install electrical enclosures.
  • Unload and stage material.
  • Perform electrical and pre-functional testing and commissioning.
  • Remain in compliance with the current National Electrical Code.
  • Follow safety protocols and notify supervision or others when a safety hazard is observed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Journeyman or licensed industrial electrician qualification is preferred.
  • One year of experience in the solar market 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.