Crew Lead - Monster Tree Service of Grand Rapids

Monster Tree Service

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Grand Rapids, Michigan on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted July 19, 2025 Last posted July 19, 2025
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 Grand Rapids 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 ($2,000 signing bonus!), 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
About this role

Summary

Supervise tree crew, perform pruning/removals, ensure safety, coordinate with sales, lead team

Job title

Crew Lead - Monster Tree Service of Grand Rapids

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

tree care

Location requirements

Grand Rapids, Michigan; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

tree pruningtree removalsafety standardsriggingdriver's license

Preferred skills

ISA CertificationCTSPtraining experiencecustomer service

Specializations

tree pruningtree removalsafety standardsriggingarboriculture
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

On-site City