Electrical Service Technician
About the job
- Demonstrate proficiency and competence on the skill-based pre-employment exam.
- Demonstrate proficiency and competence to diagnose, repair, install, and maintain electrical systems and equipment.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent and a diploma from a recognized trade or technical school, or equivalent education and training comprising five years of experience and training.
- Maintain required continuing education, professional licenses, and certifications as required by the position.
- Demonstrate diagnostic ability through prior experience or training.
- Meet the requirements of the company vehicle driving policy.
- Safely operate a commercial motor vehicle based on a satisfactory past driving performance record and adhere to all company safety requirements.
- Competently use gauges, meters, measuring instruments, hand tools, power tools, and related equipment.
- Effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and customers.
- Have good mathematics, verbal, and written skills.
- Have good interpersonal skills.
- Have basic computer skills.
- Read blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Diagnose electrical system performance through observation, testing, and setup.
- Disassemble and reassemble medium commercial equipment to perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
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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Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.