Full-Time

Service Technician

Ladder

Ladder

1-10 employees

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

No salary listed

Charleston, SC, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, Certification

Category
Building Trades (1)

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Requirements
  • Be able and willing to work some evening and weekend hours and participate in the emergency on-call rotation.
  • Have working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
  • Have knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of electricity.
  • Be able to make quick decisions.
  • Be able to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
  • Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, inspectors, superintendents, coworkers, and employees.
  • Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Have a certificate or degree from an accredited apprenticeship program with three years of experience, or a four-year degree in construction management or a related field.
  • Be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Be able to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolds and work at heights above 30 feet.
Responsibilities
  • Perform assigned service calls efficiently, including residential and commercial troubleshooting, repairs, and new installations.
  • Perform work in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local electrical codes.
  • Complete paperwork and submit it to the office.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe service truck.
  • Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
  • Follow all safety rules at all times.

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.