Senior Climber/Crew Leader- Monster Tree Service of South Charlotte
Matthews, North Carolina
Tree Climber /
Full-Time /
On-site
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!
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