Full-Time

Cable Technician - Low Voltage

Ladder

Ladder

1-10 employees

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Compensation Overview

$15 - $18/hr

+ 401(k) + Stock purchase ownership

Tucker, GA, USA

In Person

Category
Building Trades (1)

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Requirements
  • Possess a positive safety attitude and a high level of personal integrity.
  • Place a high value on workmanship, customer service, and satisfaction.
  • Have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
  • Pass pre-employment screening requirements, including a physical and drug test.
  • Be able to work while standing, sitting, walking, and climbing ladders.
  • Be able to bend, squat, crawl, climb, reach, kneel, and balance.
  • Be able to climb ladders over 10 feet high and work in cramped corridors.
  • Be able to lift, carry, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds without assistance.
  • Be able to stand for over 95% of the workday and sit for up to two hours at a time.
  • Be able to work in all weather conditions, indoors and outdoors.
  • Be able to use power tools, hand tools, and power lifts over 50 inches high.
  • Be able to work around moving machinery and tolerate changes in temperature and humidity and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases.
  • Have close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and the ability to adjust and focus.
  • Be able to operate motor vehicles independently and with a tow.
  • Be able to operate technologies and equipment required by the installation plan.
Responsibilities
  • Inspect work areas and complete a Job Hazard Analysis before starting work.
  • Assist System Technicians with installations by evaluating locations and access points, laying out equipment based on wiring plans, and installing cable supports, equipment racks, and trays.
  • Under the direction of a Systems Technician, install equipment and run and pull cable while adhering to codes, regulations, and standards.
  • Assist System Technicians with troubleshooting technical issues and ensure quick resolutions.
  • Complete post-installation paperwork and coordinate with the supervisor for inspections.
  • Provide customer service to promote customer satisfaction.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with structured cabling, fiber, closed-circuit television, card access, intrusion systems, and fire alarm systems.

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.