Journeyman Electrician
About the job
- Minimum 5 years of commercial and/or industrial electrical experience.
- Strong conduit bending and installation skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Reliable transportation to the company shop and project sites.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms.
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial and industrial electrical systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and electrical drawings.
- Install conduit (EMT, PVC, and rigid), wire, cable tray, panels, disconnects, transformers, and electrical equipment.
- Perform equipment connections, motor controls, and industrial power installations.
- Install lighting, receptacles, branch circuits, and power distribution systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical issues and identify practical solutions in the field.
- Communicate effectively with project managers, foremen, customers, and other trades.
- Complete work in accordance with National Electrical Code requirements and company safety standards.
- Maintain company vehicles, tools, and a professional jobsite appearance.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
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