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Ladder

Digital platform connecting contractors with electricians

Electrical Superintendent

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Jackson, TN, USA
In PersonOut-of-town work may be required.
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong commercial and industrial electrical background.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills using specialized electrical test equipment, including digital multimeters, meggers, power quality meters, underground cable testers, and infrared cameras.
  • Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
  • Ability to safely operate and maintain a specialized electrical service vehicle.
  • Ability to use computers and keyboards.
  • OSHA 30-hour, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and first aid training.
  • Ability to organize customer-specific and company-specific information and documentation.
  • Ability to maintain productivity and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
  • Effective professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to be on 24-hour call on a rotating basis as needed.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • High school graduate or General Educational Development credential required.
  • Journeyman electrician status or completion of an apprenticeship program required.
  • Minimum of six years of electrical experience in industrial or commercial construction preferred.
  • Ability to work 40 hours per week plus overtime, including night shifts and out-of-town work as required.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, maps, instructional manuals, work-site directions, and written instructions.
  • Ability to comprehend and practice safe work procedures.
  • Ability to operate company trucks with manual and automatic transmissions.
  • Ability to identify wire colors.
  • Ability to perform work at heights up to 90 feet and in restricted areas.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and perform climbing, crawling, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, and squatting.
  • Ability to tolerate prolonged standing and movement on foot.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee operations and field personnel responsible for installing, adding to, and repairing electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment for assigned jobs.
  • Lead and direct all field personnel involved in projects, including orientation, timekeeping, daily reports, safety reports, accident reports, and disciplinary reports.
  • Function as the site safety representative for the project when assigned.
  • Perform construction takeoffs using the bid estimate as a guideline and plan the job efficiently and profitably.
  • Ensure materials are ordered and received in time to comply with the job work schedule.
  • Work closely with Fabrication to maximize savings on the installation of field materials and labor.
  • Maintain required personal tools.
  • Ensure compliance with the Employee Handbook, Safety Manual, and Policy and Procedure Manual, including requiring field employees under the role's leadership to comply.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment.
  • Perform other assigned duties.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master Electrician license preferred.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.

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.