Full-Time
Electrical Journeyman
Posted on 7/23/2026
Ladder
1-10 employees
Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians
Compensation Overview
$25 - $38/hr
Pottstown, PA, USA
In Person
 Building Trades (1) |
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- Minimum of 4 years industrial electrical experience
- Strong knowledge and understanding of CAD/P&ID drawings
- Analyze and understand blueprints, layout plans, and schematics
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with vendors and co-workers
- Measuring, calculations and applying geometric concepts
- Ability to operate heavy machinery and aerial lifts to perform job duties
- All employees must be able to pass E-verify, a background check and drug screening
- Ability to perform supervised and unsupervised electrical installations
- Must be good communicator and able to follow instructions from field supervisor
- Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, e-plans and specifications
- Ability to direct helpers and top helpers for daily activities
- Must adhere to safety policies and provide directions to helpers and top helpers on safe work habits
- Responsible for jobsite cleanliness
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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