Full-Time

Licensed Experienced Residential Electrician

Ladder

Ladder

1-10 employees

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Compensation Overview

$22 - $26/hr

+ Overtime opportunities

Mt Pleasant, SC, USA

In Person

Category
Building Trades (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • At least 5 years of recent electrician experience is required.
  • A current state electrical license is required.
  • Necessary hand tools for the electrical trade are required.
  • Fluent English verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.
  • Ability to pass a drug test is required.
  • Ability to work from all types of ladders and at heights is required.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions dictated by the job is required.
  • Ability to work in extreme environments such as hot attics and crawl spaces is required.
  • Reliability and punctuality are required.
  • Ability to work well with others and follow directions is required.
  • Outstanding customer service skills are required.
  • Adherence to all safety policies and procedures is required.
  • A high school education or equivalent is required.
Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems and issues.
  • Repair or replace electrical components and wiring.
  • Install electrical systems and provide connections for generators.
  • Install various types of electrical panels.
  • Test electrical equipment and systems to ensure functionality.
  • Read blueprints and work from the scope of work.
  • Work independently and efficiently.
  • Clean up the job site each day.
  • Maintain all tools, vehicles, job materials, and truck stock materials.
  • Complete required daily scheduling software accurately and promptly.
  • Build positive, professional relationships when interacting with customers.
  • Maintain company productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • A valid South Carolina electrician's license is preferred.
  • Fluent English is preferred.

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 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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Dec 16th, 2024
Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder

Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.