Service Technician
About the job
- 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.
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of electricity.
- Ability to make quick decisions.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, inspectors, superintendents, coworkers, and employees.
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability and willingness to work some evening and weekend hours and participate in the emergency on-call rotation.
- Appropriate hand tools.
- Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolds, work at heights above 30 feet, and perform prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
- May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and electrical currents.
- Perform assigned service calls efficiently, including residential and commercial troubleshooting, repairs, and new installations.
- Ensure work meets 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.
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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Company News
Construction tech company Buildforce buys Atlanta startup Ladder.