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Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Electrician

Full-Time
$22 - $32/hr
Entry
Augusta, GA, USA
In Person
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to identify wire colors and other items as required.
  • Ability to comprehend electrical blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
  • Ability to bend conduit by hand using hand benders.
  • Ability to safely use required power tools and operate equipment such as trenchers, lift trucks, and aerial lifts.
  • Ability to dig trenches using hand tools or power equipment.
  • Ability to follow safe work procedures outlined in the Company Safety Handbook.
  • Ability to operate two-handed tools as required.
  • Ability to operate a company truck with manual and automatic transmission.
  • Ability to read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, work-site directions, and written instructions.
  • Ability to operate and work from mechanical personal lifts, electric or gas powered.
  • Ability to assist a supervisor or designated person with energized circuits and equipment in accordance with the Company Safety Policy Manual.
Responsibilities
  • Perform electrical tasks with limited supervision.
  • Read and accurately interpret electrical construction drawings, terminate cables, and install and troubleshoot control wiring from schematics.
  • Demonstrate safe work habits and properly care for tools and equipment.
  • Effectively supervise electrical helpers to complete assigned tasks safely and accurately.

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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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.

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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.