Electrician
About the job
- Must have five or more years of previous industrial or commercial electrical experience.
- Must possess an appropriate state driver's license if driving a company vehicle.
- Must maintain the employer's minimum tool list.
- Must be able to travel to and from the job sites using an available mode of transportation.
- Must pass all criminal record and drug testing requirements of the job.
- High school education, high school graduation, GED, or vocational background is preferred.
- Must complete on-the-job training as required.
- Must be able to read and write English to communicate effectively.
- Install, alter, repair, replace, and maintain electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment.
- Meet strict daily and weekly project deadlines.
- Perform tasks independently or as part of a team under limited supervision.
- Often supervise work performed by others.
- Avoid working on energized circuits or equipment, or within the limited approach boundary, if unqualified, in accordance with the current NFPA 70E.
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