
Crew Lead - Monster Tree Service of St. Louis at Monster Tree Service (Fenton, MO)
Monster Tree Service· Fenton, MO·
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Job description
So, what sets Monster Tree Service apart from other employers? State-of-the-art equipment, true love and commitment to the environment, superb customer service, dynamic work ethic, a unique philosophy, and most important…the Monster Team!
If you are looking to be part of a team that is growing and positively changing the Tree Care Industry while providing great career opportunities, we want to speak to you! Monster Tree Service of LOCATION has an opportunity for an experienced Crew Lead.
Responsibilities:
- Supervises tree crew while performing residential and commercial tree pruning and removals by ANSI and company standards.
- Operate an aerial lift and/or a bucket truck when necessary.
- Possess the necessary rigging and lowering skills to perform tree pruning and removals safely. Perform supplemental support (cabling and bracing) techniques and methods in accordance with ANSI Standards.
- Must be familiar with industry safety standards and procedures and is willing to enforce these standards as well as company safety policies.
- Must be willing to accept and be responsible for daily production goals and safety procedures of the crew.
- Coordinate with the Sales Arborist before performing work.
Qualifications:
- 3 years or more of experience leading and training a tree crew safely and productively
- ISA Certification or CTSP is desired but not required
- A clean/valid Driver’s License required
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, prior experience training employees is preferred
- Can identify and communicate to the property owner potential up-sell opportunities.
- Presents a professional appearance and attitude
- Excellent customer service skills
We offer competitive wages commensurate with experience, training, benefits, year-round employment, state-of-the-art equipment, a positive and respectful work environment, and more!
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
Why work at Monster Tree Service
- Work environment varies by role: Field roles (Tree Climber, Arborist, Grounds Crew) are rated lower on Indeed (2.2–3.5 out of 5), with some reviewers noting a lack of office culture for sales arborists; operations roles score higher (3.5/5) indeed.com
- Employer rating: 3.4/5.0 based on 26 LinkedIn reviews, with work-life balance at 3.6, compensation at 3.3, culture at 2.7, and career development at 2.9 linkedin.com
- Work wellbeing score: Rated "Low" at 62 on Indeed indeed.com
- Pay transparency (Indeed-reported): Tree Climber ~$23.21/hour; Grounds Maintenance Worker ~$17.19/hour indeed.com
- Pay transparency (LinkedIn-reported): Executive Assistant ~$57,492/year; Business Owner ~$100,634/year; Tree Service ~$46,269/year linkedin.com
- Remote options: Some roles are remote, such as the Regional Operations Partner position indeed.com
- Hiring process: Described as "easy" with an interview process taking about a week indeed.com
- Talent pipeline: The company actively recruits from competitors including SavATree, The Davey Tree Expert Company, Bartlett Tree Experts, and BrightView Landscapes, indicating industry-recognized expertise linkedin.com
- Open roles span multiple functions: Sales Arborist, Plant Health Care Technician, Grounds Crew, and Regional Operations Partner positions are currently available lever.co linkedin.com