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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for chipper in Minnesota is $18.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.77 and $20.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Chipper is a labor-intensive role in industries like construction, metalworking, and shipbuilding. The primary responsibility involves using tools such as hammers and chisels to remove excess material, imperfections, or debris from metal surfaces. Chippers help ensure smooth finishes and prepare materials for welding, painting, or further processing. The job requires physical strength, attention to detail, and adherence to safety guidelines.

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A typical day for a Chipper involves preparing and inspecting metal parts, using pneumatic or electric chipping tools to remove excess material, and closely following safety procedures to maintain a hazard-free environment. Chippers often collaborate with welders, fabricators, and quality control teams to ensure finished parts meet required specifications. Depending on the workplace, you may work indoors in a fabrication shop or at outdoor construction sites, frequently wearing personal protective equipment. The work can be physically demanding, but it offers a steady routine and opportunities to develop specialized skills over time.

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To excel as a Chipper, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and familiarity with hand and power tools, often supported by experience or training in industrial or construction environments. Knowledge of safety protocols and the ability to operate chipping machines and grinders are important, with OSHA safety certification sometimes preferred. Dependability, teamwork, and strong communication make a candidate stand out when working in fast-paced or hazardous settings. These competencies ensure safe, efficient removal of excess material from metal parts or structures, which is critical for meeting production standards and workplace safety.

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Infographic showing various Chipper job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,129 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Tree Crew Equipment Operator

Asplundh Tree Expert

Minneapolis, MN

$29.61 - $31.39/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


Asplundh Tree Expert rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 245 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 19 rated forestry and logging companies


Job description

Description

Equipment Operator (Driver License Required)

This position operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines.

Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide  full-service-utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!

Since 1928, Asplundh has been dedicated to safe, efficient and innovative line clearance services to the utility industry. Reliable, uninterrupted power is an important service provided by the world's electrical utilities and Asplundh has the expertise to help keep the power flowing. Diversification over the years has opened up vegetation management services to other specialized markets such as municipalities, railroads, pipelines, helicopter vegetation services, and departments of transportation.

A family-owned and operated corporation headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh has grown to employ over 36,000 service professionals throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

  • Competitive wages/Paid weekly – Direct Deposit
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Individual/Family Health, Dental, Eye Care, Prescriptions
  • Insurance premiums paid by Company
  • FMLA and Short term disability benefits.
  • Retirement packages, paid by Company
  • Prescription safety glasses
  • All tools provided by the Company to do job
  • DOT Regulated Drug Free Workplace
  • First Aid & CPR Training provided

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Operates operate heavy equipment such as Bulldozers-Backhoes-Skid steers-Excavator-Loaders-Dump trucks, Mowers and Stump grinders.
  • Transport equipment to and from multi state job locations.
  • Install and remove gates, fences, barb wire.
  • Install and remove culverts, rocks and base.
  • Works on spared rock and base by Highways, side roads and on the right-of-way.
  • Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
  • Gathers brush and feed brush into wood chipper.
  • Applies chemical herbicide to right-of-way, following brush removal when (APP)
  • Utilizes hose and spray nozzle from truck mounted spray equipment which includes tank, pump, hose reel, 200 feet of ½ inch hose, or utilizes back-pack to treat remote areas.
  • Services truck, chipper, and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. 
  • Assists senior spray person in mixing herbicide in holding tank. When (APP)
  • Works around hazardous equipment.
  • Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, wood chipper, with hearing protection.
  • Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
  • Works on unleveled ground.
  • Works around falling limbs with protection.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Possesses working knowledge and be able to identify tree and shrub species.
  • Familiar with electrical hazards.

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Pre-Screen

  • Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

  • Driver License Required.

Travel Requirements:

  • Must have transportation to and from the show up location.

Physical Requirements:

  • RARE (less than 10%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, color vision, climbing stairs.
  • OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, squatting, climbing on/off truck, reading, pushing, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • FREQUENT (up to 66%): walking, body twisting, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, hearing-speech range, lifting, carrying, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs.
  • CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): standing, sense of touch, seeing distant, climbing, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, depth perception.

Important Information for Applicants:
  • Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
  • If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
  • Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
  • Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
  • We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
  • Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.

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