Senior Climber/Crew Leader- Monster Tree Service of South Charlotte

WhymonsterMatthews, North Carolina1d ago

If you’re a professional climber who takes pride in high-level technical work, modern equipment, disciplined safety, and a strong crew culture — this is a role where your skills are respected, your input matters, and your career advances.

• Top-tier equipment: Teupen TC69A, Carlton 7015 TRX, Avant loaders, Vermeer 1800XL chippers

• Year-Round Work: We want the best and we take care of you year-round with weekly pay

• Clean, organized shop: conference room, garage, wash bay, on-site chip drop

• Defined Career Pathways: Climbing Arborist I–III with structured training and compensation

• Safety-first culture: weekly tailgates, continuous improvement, gear checks

• Paid certifications: ISA, TRAQ, CTSP, NC Applicator License

• Strong leadership & crew support: disciplined, professional operations

• Job Locations: We focus on the South Charlotte market

We’re looking for a Sr. Climber Arborist with 3–5+ years of advanced climbing experience who can lead by example, mentor the crew, and deliver high-quality, safe, efficient production.

Tree Work:

Perform complex climbs, technical rigging, precision removals, and pruning

Work from rope & saddle, bucket truck, aerial lift, or crane

Follow ANSI A300 & Z133 standards

Safety & Risk Management:

Conduct job briefings, hazard assessments, and emergency readiness

Lead by example with PPE and safety protocols

Equipment:

Operate loaders, stump grinders, chippers, lifts, and crane-assisted setups

Use modern climbing and rigging systems (SRT/ DRT, GCRS)

Perform daily gear checks and maintenance

Leadership & Mentorship:

Coach less experienced climbers and ground crew

Support cleanup, stump grinding, planting, hauling

Physical Requirements:

Ability to get in and out of a vehicle multiple times per day

Ability to safely work in adverse and varied weather conditions

Ability to safely work in environments containing hazardous or poisonous plants, and wildlife, including insects, reptiles, and other naturally occurring hazards

Ability to lift 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the day

Ability to perform physical labor in moderate to high difficulty range 40-55 hours per week

Qualifications:

VALID Driver’s License (required)

CDL preferred

3+ years professional climbing experience

Ability to pass pre-employment & random drug testing

ISA, TRAQ, CTSP preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

W2 Hourly (Paid Weekly) + Overtime

Defined qualification and compensation levels based on Career Pathways standards

Climbing Arborist I: $30/hour

Climbing Arborist II: $32/ hour

Climbing Arborist III: $35/ hour

Benefits:

PTO + Paid Holidays (after 90 days)

Education allowance for certifications & CEUs

Clear advancement path

Join our SQUAD today!

SQUAD = Safety • Quality • Unity • Accountability • Discipline

Do you have what it takes to be part of our SQUAD?

If so…immediate interviews available…apply today!

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Monster Tree Service, not Monster Franchising SPE, LLC or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who are solely responsible for their own employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer