Abstract: A utility ladder for illuminating a work area that a user is working on. The utility ladder includes a ladder assembly being designed for being positioned on a support surface. The ladder assembly is designed for supporting the user at a desired height above the support surface when the user is standing on the ladder assembly. A lighting assembly is coupled to the ladder assembly. The lighting assembly is designed for being selectively operationally coupled to a power source whereby the lighting assembly is for selectively emitting light to illuminate the work area the user is working on when the lighting assembly is operationally coupled to the power source.