Full-Time
Commercial/Industrial Electrician
Ladder
1-10 employees
Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians
Compensation Overview
$22 - $35/hr
Hoschton, GA, USA
In Person
Incomplete
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- Two to six years of experience as a journeyman electrician.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Ability to install wiring, panels, lighting, and electrical equipment.
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with the National Electrical Code and local codes.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to safety.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Reliable transportation.
- A valid driver's license.
- Personal protective equipment.
- Power tools and hand tools.
- Ability to speak Spanish.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
- Assist in training apprentices.
- Coordinate with project supervisors to complete jobs on schedule and within budget.
- Deliver high-quality electrical workmanship and customer service.
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's June 2025 Conduit launch keeps Ladder visible through 2026.
- August 2026 listings still show 5 Points Electrical and Ireland Electric hiring through Ladder.
- Alex Stewart stayed in a leadership role after acquisition, preserving Southeast customer relationships.
What critics are saying
- Ladder now operates under Buildforce, so independent brand value disappeared by 2025.
- Competitors like BeBee syndicate Ladder jobs in August 2026, commoditizing its marketplace.
- If Buildforce shifts traffic to Conduit, Ladder becomes a hollow referral page by 2027.
What makes Ladder unique
- Buildforce acquired Ladder on 2024-12-18, uniting contractor hiring with W-2 staffing.
- Ladder built a Southeast electrician network of 10,000 pre-screened workers across six states.
- Its niche focuses only on electrical contractors, not generic construction hiring or staffing agencies.
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Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.