Full-Time

Journeyman Electrician

Ladder

Ladder

1-10 employees

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Compensation Overview

$30 - $35/hr

Indian Trail, NC, USA

In Person

Category
Building Trades (1)

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Requirements
  • High School Graduate or GED with minimum of 4-year electrical installation and repair experience
  • Journeyman or licensed industrial electrician preferred
  • Experience in solar market, 1 year is preferred
  • Must be able to read and understand electrical/mechanical drawings, plans, UDG transitions, pads, equipment manuals and technical specifications and schedules
  • Must have basic electrical hand tools
  • Knowledge of general construction industry standards/processes required
  • Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used on construction projects
  • Proven commitment to Safety and fostering work ethic
  • Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
  • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work well with others
  • Must be able to walk, stand, bend or kneel for extended periods (add lift 50-60 lbs.)
  • Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
  • Valid government Issued Driver’s License and reliable transportation to and from work
  • Eligible to work in the US, pass a criminal/civil background check, drug screen and motor vehicle records search
Responsibilities
  • Perform all electrical tasks on a project, from pad layout of transitions to terminations of AC/DC components
  • Must have all required onsite documentation for material releases, to testing documents submitted (please reword with testing documentation submittals) to the onsite project team
  • Trench using powered excavating equipment, or shovel if needed, and Install PVC conduits, direct burial cables
  • Pull and terminate direct bury wires
  • Connect and support DC wire
  • Install electrical enclosures
  • Able to unload and stage material
  • Perform electrical and pre-functional testing and commissioning
  • Remain in compliance with current National Electric Code
  • Follow safety rules (replace with either protocols/standards) and notify supervision or others when a safety hazard is observed

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 acquisition validates demand for electrician hiring platforms.
  • Southeast expansion can deepen local contractor relationships and trade-school partnerships.
  • Training-to-hire conversion strengthens supply in a chronic electrician shortage.

What critics are saying

  • Buildforce can absorb Ladder’s brand and customer relationships quickly.
  • Integrated platforms reduce Ladder’s standalone differentiation in electrician recruiting.
  • Candidate supply depends on continued training funnel performance and employer demand.

What makes Ladder unique

  • Direct contractor-only electrician hiring excludes staffing agencies entirely.
  • Free electrical training creates a built-in entry-level talent pipeline.
  • Verified skills and certifications replace traditional resumes for hiring decisions.

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