Electrician
About the job
- Four years of experience is listed in the job requirements; the experience section separately states two years of electrical experience is required.
- Provide excellent customer service and help customers evaluate repair versus replacement options.
- Maintain appropriate supplies, parts, tools, and safety equipment in the truck.
- Maintain a good driving and background record.
- Know how to operate an iPad or be willing to learn.
- Be willing to work overtime when needed and be available occasionally on Saturdays.
- Know electrical codes and continue developing code awareness, applying codes on each job.
- A driver's license is required.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and install electrical systems and equipment.
- Travel to job sites within the service areas.
- Communicate with the manager and customers to maintain the schedule and convey delays appropriately.
- Complete invoices and obtain customer authorization or signatures for financial decisions at the beginning and end of each job.
- Work with inspectors, suppliers, and coworkers to ensure work is performed correctly and meets code requirements.
- Two years of experience with the National Electrical Code.
- Two years of commercial electrical experience.
- Two years of residential electrical experience.
- A Georgia electrical license.
About the company
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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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays