Full-Time
Electrical Foreman
Posted on 7/23/2026
Ladder
1-10 employees
Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians
Compensation Overview
$25 - $35/hr
Atlanta, GA, USA
In Person
On-site in Atlanta, Georgia; projects in the Metro Atlanta area.
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- Ten years prior experience working in the field as an electrician
- Valid driver's license
- Electrical system, blueprints, maintenance, and repair knowledge
- Supervise the installation on all phases of electrical equipment such as: main switchgear and lighting
- Plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of electricians and helpers engaged in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair, electrical systems, fixtures, apparatus, and appliances; participates with all work
- Install all components of power and lighting systems including devices, fixtures, conduit, gear, etc
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Ability to communicate and coordinate with superiors, subordinates, vendors and personnel
- Perform general electrical maintenance and troubleshooting
- Repair and replace equipment, electrical wiring, or fixtures
- Skill in the use and care of all hand and shop tools and equipment of the electrician's trade
- Follow National Electrical Code state and local building regulations
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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