Fall 2026

Electrician Apprentice

Ladder

Ladder

1-10 employees

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Compensation Overview

$20 - $25/hr

Newnan, GA, USA

In Person

Travel is required throughout the Southeast; the company provides hotel, vehicle, and meals when traveling.

Category
Building Trades (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
OSHA
Microsoft Outlook

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Requirements
  • A minimum of 4 years of electrical experience.
  • A clean driver's license and eligibility to be insured.
  • Ability to pass a drug test upon hiring and during employment under a zero-tolerance policy.
  • Knowledge of the National Electrical Code, electricity, and voltage and current relationships for alternating-current and direct-current circuits.
  • Working experience with single-phase systems, three-phase systems, control circuits, and all aspects of electrical distribution.
  • Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Basic to average proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, and Internet-based programs.
Responsibilities
  • Work with the crew lead to perform maintenance and installation of electrical components within commercial properties and wireless cell sites, including cabinet sets, main distribution panels from 200 amps to more than 2,000 amps, disconnects, meter pedestals and cans, transformers, emergency generators, manual transfer switches, and automatic transfer switches.
  • Work on and understand single-phase and three-phase systems, including 120/240, 120/240 Delta, 120/208 Y, and 277/480, with supervision.
  • Read and accurately interpret construction electrical drawings.
  • Assist with or perform civil work, including grounding, trenching, and conduit installation.
  • Operate test equipment such as voltmeters, megohmmeters, ammeters, and high-potential test equipment.
  • Comply with company and government operating plans and procedures, including the National Electrical Code, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, and Department of Transportation requirements.
  • Organize materials and tools to maintain clean and neat work areas.
  • Adhere to and promote environmental, health, and safety policies.
  • Work alongside assigned team members.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A commercial driver's license is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Experience safely operating excavation and backfill equipment.

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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Dec 16th, 2024
Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder

Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.