Industrial Electrician
About the job
- Ability to work alone when necessary.
- Ability to cut, thread, and bend conduit, including 90-degree bends, stub-up 90s, offsets, three-point saddles, four-point saddles, and kicks of varying degrees.
- Own hand tools.
- Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to lay out conduit while observing maximum bends allowed between pull points.
- Ability to arrange pull points for easy access during wire installation.
- Understanding of the proper use and care of power hand tools.
- Ability to adhere to strict safety rules and properly use personal protective equipment.
- Knowledge of applying National Electrical Code requirements to electrical installations.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to perform earthwork by hand or machine, pour concrete, install concrete forms, and fabricate and install conduit or equipment supports.
- Understanding of basic electrical circuits, including the ability to check voltage and ampacity.
- Proper use of industry-standard test instruments, including multimeters, clamp-on amp probes, and wire-resistance testers.
- Ability to install wire properly to avoid insulation damage.
- Successful completion of pre-employment and random Department of Transportation/Health and Human Services drug panels.
- Valid Georgia driver's license.
- Transportation to and from the office for check-in.
- Ability to travel out of state and stay overnight, potentially for a week.
- Perform industrial electrical work on oil terminals across the Southeast.
- Cut, thread, and bend conduit and install conduit and equipment supports.
- Lay out conduit and arrange pull points for wire installation.
- Perform earthwork, pour concrete, and install concrete forms.
- Check voltage and ampacity using industry-standard electrical test instruments.
- Install wire without damaging insulation.
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
Get referred to Ladder
See people who can refer or advise you
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.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays