Austin, TX · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
... chipper operations. He/she is responsible for all communication with crew members and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lift trucks.We believe our future is only as bright as the ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
... chipper operations. He/she is responsible for all communication with crew members and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lift trucks.We believe our future is only as bright as the ...
$41K - $42K/yr
May perform a variety of unskilled road maintenance and construction duties such as clearing brush, trimming branches, operating a chipper, setting up road signs and barricades, flagging and ...
$41K - $42K/yr
May perform a variety of unskilled road maintenance and construction duties such as clearing brush, trimming branches, operating a chipper, setting up road signs and barricades, flagging and ...
Addison, TX · On-site
$16.25 - $21/hr
This role is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations. You will also have the opportunity to ...
Addison, TX · On-site
$16.25 - $21/hr
This role is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations. You will also have the opportunity to ...
Silsbee, TX · On-site
$20.25 - $28/hr
Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; lifts and feeds brush into brush chipper. * Work from the ground using hand saws, pole saws, pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gas-powered chain ...
Silsbee, TX · On-site
$20.25 - $28/hr
Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; lifts and feeds brush into brush chipper. * Work from the ground using hand saws, pole saws, pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gas-powered chain ...
$16.25 - $21/hr
This role is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations. You will also have the opportunity to ...
$16.25 - $21/hr
This role is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations. You will also have the opportunity to ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$19 - $22/hr
... chipper operations. He/she is responsible for all communication with crew members and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lift trucks. We believe our future is only as bright as ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$19 - $22/hr
... chipper operations. He/she is responsible for all communication with crew members and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lift trucks. We believe our future is only as bright as ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
... chipper operations. He/she is responsible for all communication with crew members and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lift trucks. We believe our future is only as bright as ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$17 - $20/hr
... chipper operations. He/she is responsible for all communication with crew members and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lift trucks. We believe our future is only as bright as ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$22 - $26/hr
This role is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations. You will also have the opportunity to ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$22 - $26/hr
This role is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations. You will also have the opportunity to ...
Addison, TX · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
This role is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations. You will also have the opportunity to ...
Addison, TX · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
This role is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations. You will also have the opportunity to ...
Addison, TX · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
This role is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations. You will also have the opportunity to ...
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Addison, TX · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
This role is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations. You will also have the opportunity to ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$16.50 - $21.25/hr
... chipper operations. He/she is responsible for all communication with crew members and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lift trucks. We believe our future is only as bright as ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$16.50 - $21.25/hr
... chipper operations. He/she is responsible for all communication with crew members and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lift trucks. We believe our future is only as bright as ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$21 - $29/hr
Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; lifts and feeds brush into brush chipper. * Work from the ground using hand saws, pole saws, pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gas-powered chain ...
Austin, TX · On-site
$21 - $29/hr
Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; lifts and feeds brush into brush chipper. * Work from the ground using hand saws, pole saws, pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gas-powered chain ...
$16.50 - $21.25/hr
... chipper operations. He/she is responsible for all communication with crew members and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lift trucks. We believe our future is only as bright as ...
$16.50 - $21.25/hr
... chipper operations. He/she is responsible for all communication with crew members and the public while climbers are aloft in trees or aerial lift trucks. We believe our future is only as bright as ...
Plano, TX · On-site
$22 - $26/hr
This role is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations. You will also have the opportunity to ...
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Plano, TX · On-site
$22 - $26/hr
This role is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and wood chipper operations. You will also have the opportunity to ...
Longview, TX · On-site
$19 - $26/hr
Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; lifts and feeds brush into brush chipper. * Work from the ground using hand saws, pole saws, pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gas-powered chain ...
Longview, TX · On-site
$19 - $26/hr
Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; lifts and feeds brush into brush chipper. * Work from the ground using hand saws, pole saws, pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gas-powered chain ...
Experience with a tree care/maintenance program, including but not limited to Operation of stump grinders, chippers, chipper trucks, bucket trucks, and other tree-related equipment * May be required ...
Experience with a tree care/maintenance program, including but not limited to Operation of stump grinders, chippers, chipper trucks, bucket trucks, and other tree-related equipment * May be required ...
$45K - $46K/yr
May perform a variety of unskilled road maintenance and construction duties such as clearing brush, trimming branches, operating a chipper, setting up road signs and barricades, flagging and ...
$45K - $46K/yr
May perform a variety of unskilled road maintenance and construction duties such as clearing brush, trimming branches, operating a chipper, setting up road signs and barricades, flagging and ...
Experience with a tree care/maintenance program, including but not limited to Operation of stump grinders, chippers, chipper trucks, bucket trucks, and other tree-related equipment * May be required ...
Experience with a tree care/maintenance program, including but not limited to Operation of stump grinders, chippers, chipper trucks, bucket trucks, and other tree-related equipment * May be required ...
Experience with a tree care/maintenance program, including but not limited to Operation of stump grinders, chippers, chipper trucks, bucket trucks, and other tree-related equipment * May be required ...
Experience with a tree care/maintenance program, including but not limited to Operation of stump grinders, chippers, chipper trucks, bucket trucks, and other tree-related equipment * May be required ...
Experience with a tree care/maintenance program, including but not limited to Operation of stump grinders, chippers, chipper trucks, bucket trucks, and other tree-related equipment * May be required ...
Experience with a tree care/maintenance program, including but not limited to Operation of stump grinders, chippers, chipper trucks, bucket trucks, and other tree-related equipment * May be required ...
$11.42 - $12.54
3% of jobs
$12.54 - $13.66
8% of jobs
$13.66 - $14.78
12% of jobs
$14.90 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.78 - $15.90
18% of jobs
The median wage is $16.85 / hr.
$15.90 - $17.02
11% of jobs
$17.02 - $18.14
12% of jobs
$19.11 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.14 - $19.26
14% of jobs
$19.26 - $20.38
9% of jobs
$20.38 - $21.50
6% of jobs
$21.50 - $22.62
4% of jobs
$22.62 - $23.74
3% of jobs
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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.
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.
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.
