Full-Time

Generator Service Technician

Ladder

Ladder

1-10 employees

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Compensation Overview

$30 - $62/hr

+ Sign-on bonus + 401(k) match + Weekly bonus + Annual bonus

Roswell, GA, USA

In Person

Residency within 35 miles of Roswell is required.

Category
Building Trades (1)

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Requirements
  • Demonstrated technical ability servicing residential Generac, Kohler, and Cummins air-cooled and liquid-cooled generators.
  • Three to five years of experience installing or servicing home standby generators.
  • Ability to maintain a clean driving record and pass a background check.
  • Ability and willingness to pass drug screenings and maintain a drug-free lifestyle.
  • Ability to lift more than 70 pounds and regularly climb ladders.
  • Willingness and ability to work occasional Saturdays.
  • Willingness and ability to attend training and classes.
  • Prepared resume and excellent references.
  • Residency within 35 miles of Roswell.
  • Ability to successfully sell, service, and install home standby generators.
Responsibilities
  • Lead service activities for home standby generators.
  • Lead technicians and helpers in performing quality work.
  • Sell, service, and install home standby generators.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proven history of successfully leading a team of technicians and helpers in performing quality 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

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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.