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Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Electrical Apprentice

Fall 2026
$16 - $17/hr
Internship
Columbus, GA, USA
In Person
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Apprenticeship training is preferred.
  • Ability to obtain a base pass and pass a clear-background check for base access.
  • Detailed knowledge of electrical codes and standards.
  • Must enroll in the International Electrical Code program; currently enrolled candidates are preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
  • Ability to use basic hand tools and power tools.
  • Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
  • Knowledge of safe working practices, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Clean background and ability to pass a required drug screening.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including overtime when necessary.
  • Ability to climb ladders.
  • Must possess personal transportation because most locations are not accessible by public transportation.
Responsibilities
  • Install, repair, or replace electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic components, line assemblies, lighting, and alternative electrical parts.
  • Install, repair, or replace generators and industrial storage batteries.
  • Install electrical circuits, panels, conduit, protective devices, switches, and equipment required to accommodate the Canadian Electrical Code and/or National Electrical Code.
  • Install, maintain, and calibrate industrial equipment and connected devices.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely.
  • Maintain working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
  • Read and understand blueprints and schematics.
Desired Qualifications
  • Apprenticeship training.
  • Current enrollment in the International Electrical Code program.

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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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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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays

Company News

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

Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.