In the electrical trade, growth rarely happens by accident. It comes from showing up, learning fast, taking on responsibility, and having leaders who are willing to teach. In this video, a Barts Electric team member describes something that many electricians wish they had early in their career: a visible “ladder” of progression—where as one person moves up, they help train the next person to step into their role.

That mindset is a big part of how Barts Electric, a national electrical construction contractor, develops talent in the field and builds strong crews across projects.

This article is written for electricians and for people who want to become electricians—especially those looking for a company where training, advancement, and opportunity are real, not just talked about.

The “Ladder” System: Train Your Replacement, Move Up, Repeat

A key theme from the transcript is the idea of being “built” into the next role—then turning around and building someone else.

As the speaker explains it:

• As you grow into a new position, you train someone to take your previous spot.
• That person then trains the person under them.
• Over time, this creates a ladder all the way to the top, with consistent mentorship and steady skill transfer.

In construction, this kind of pipeline matters. It keeps jobs moving, raises overall quality, and—most importantly—gives motivated electricians a clear way to progress.

Advancement Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All (And That’s Okay)

Another important point: not everyone wants the same end goal.

Some electricians want to:

• lead a crew
• run a building
• step into foreman responsibilities
• ultimately manage projects from start to finish

Others prefer to focus on craft, consistency, and being a high-performing field electrician without leading. The transcript highlights that there is opportunity for both—and that matters in a long-term career. A healthy company needs strong leaders and strong producers.

Performance and Ambition: “You Can Really See Who Wants It”

The speaker mentions something that experienced electricians recognize immediately: over time, it becomes clear who is hungry for growth and who isn’t.

At Barts Electric, that drive shows up in the way people:

• take initiative
• learn new tasks quickly
• help others improve
• step up when responsibility increases
• stay focused on being “the best I can every day”

And when someone wants to advance, the ladder system creates a practical path to do it—often with increased responsibility coming in steps (and sometimes, as the speaker notes, people can move up two steps when they’re ready).

From Foreman to FOM: A Real Long-Term Career Track

The transcript also gives a clear example of career vision:

• The speaker’s goal is to become a FOM (a future leadership role).
• But they recognize it’s not instant—they want to first become a foreman on their own project from start to finish, do that for several years, and get truly solid at it.
• They want to become the person leadership can rely on: “Hey, we need this done…”—the kind of electrician trusted with high-priority work.

That’s the difference between chasing a title and building competence. The message here is straightforward: master the role you’re in, then earn the next one.

Want to Become an Electrician? Start Where Growth Is Expected

If you’re considering the trade, this video reflects a reality many new entrants don’t hear enough: you don’t need to have it all figured out on day one. What you need is:

• a willingness to learn
• consistency and a good attitude
• attention to safety and quality
• the humility to be coached
• the discipline to improve every day

In the right environment, those traits turn into skills—and those skills turn into advancement.

Barts Electric Is Hiring: Apprentices and Journeymen

Barts Electric is always hiring both:

• new electrical apprentices who want to get started and build a career in electrical construction
• experienced journeymen who want steady work, strong crews, and room to grow into leadership

If you’re looking for a company where the path upward is visible—and where training the next person is part of the culture—Barts Electric is built for that.

Closing Thought: A Career Ladder That Benefits Everyone

The transcript captures something powerful: when electricians are developed intentionally, everybody wins.

• The individual grows into the next role.
• The crew gets stronger.
• The job runs better.
• The next generation gets trained instead of thrown into the deep end.

That’s how a national electrical construction contractor like Barts Electric builds not just projects—but people.