Climbing experience utilizing rope and saddle when pruning, knowledge of knots, chainsaw operation, and chipper operation. * Experience with Aerial lifts and/ or Bucket trucks. * Familiarity with and ...
Climbing experience utilizing rope and saddle when pruning, knowledge of knots, chainsaw operation, and chipper operation. * Experience with Aerial lifts and/ or Bucket trucks. * Familiarity with and ...
Groundsman
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$18 - $23.25/hr
The Groundsman works alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, tree pruning, stump grinding and wood chipper operations. He/she is responsible for all communication with crew ...
Groundsman
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$18 - $23.25/hr
The Groundsman works alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, tree pruning, stump grinding and wood chipper operations. He/she is responsible for all communication with crew ...
Groundsman
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$18 - $21/hr
The Groundsman works alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, tree pruning, stump grinding and wood chipper operations. He/she is responsible for all communication with crew ...
Groundsman
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$18 - $21/hr
The Groundsman works alongside a 2 to 4-person tree crew assisting in tree removal, tree pruning, stump grinding and wood chipper operations. He/she is responsible for all communication with crew ...
Groundsman - Tree Ground Crew Member
$22 - $32/hr
Drag brush and branches from work areas to the chipper * Operate wood chippers and assist with debris processing * Maintain a safe and organized job site * Support climbers and bucket operators ...
Groundsman - Tree Ground Crew Member
$22 - $32/hr
Drag brush and branches from work areas to the chipper * Operate wood chippers and assist with debris processing * Maintain a safe and organized job site * Support climbers and bucket operators ...
Groundsman - Tree Ground Crew Member
Jessup, MD · On-site
$22 - $32/hr
Drag brush and branches from work areas to the chipper * Operate wood chippers and assist with debris processing * Maintain a safe and organized job site * Support climbers and bucket operators ...
Groundsman - Tree Ground Crew Member
Jessup, MD · On-site
$22 - $32/hr
Drag brush and branches from work areas to the chipper * Operate wood chippers and assist with debris processing * Maintain a safe and organized job site * Support climbers and bucket operators ...
Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper. * Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Minimum Qualifications: * Must be 18 years-of-age ...
Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper. * Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Minimum Qualifications: * Must be 18 years-of-age ...
Groundperson - NON-UNION
Rockville, MD · On-site
Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper. * Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Minimum Qualifications: * Must be 18 years-of-age ...
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Groundperson - NON-UNION
Rockville, MD · On-site
Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper. * Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Minimum Qualifications: * Must be 18 years-of-age ...
New
Groundperson - NON-UNION
Bowie, MD · On-site
Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper. * Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Minimum Qualifications: * Must be 18 years-of-age ...
Groundperson - NON-UNION
Bowie, MD · On-site
Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper. * Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Minimum Qualifications: * Must be 18 years-of-age ...
Groundperson - NON-UNION
Silver Spring, MD · On-site
Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper. * Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Minimum Qualifications: * Must be 18 years-of-age ...
Groundperson - NON-UNION
Silver Spring, MD · On-site
Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper. * Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Minimum Qualifications: * Must be 18 years-of-age ...
Maintenance Worker I - (Streets)
Rockville, MD · On-site
$49K - $79K/yr
Operates and maintains equipment such as, but not limited to, jackhammer, chipper, chain saw, and other hand tools. May record a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activities ...
Maintenance Worker I - (Streets)
Rockville, MD · On-site
$49K - $79K/yr
Operates and maintains equipment such as, but not limited to, jackhammer, chipper, chain saw, and other hand tools. May record a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activities ...
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Communication devices, tablet computers * Manual and hydraulic tools ...
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Communication devices, tablet computers * Manual and hydraulic tools ...
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Communication devices, tablet computers * Manual and hydraulic tools ...
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Communication devices, tablet computers * Manual and hydraulic tools ...
General Foreperson
$31.25 - $36.05/hr
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes * Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Tablets and ...
General Foreperson
$31.25 - $36.05/hr
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes * Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Tablets and ...
Equipment Operator
$19 - $26/hr
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Communication devices, tablet computers * Manual and hydraulic tools ...
Equipment Operator
$19 - $26/hr
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Communication devices, tablet computers * Manual and hydraulic tools ...
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Communication devices, tablet computers * Manual and hydraulic tools ...
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Communication devices, tablet computers * Manual and hydraulic tools ...
Groundsperson
Manassas, VA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, pole pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes * Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Tablets ...
Groundsperson
Manassas, VA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, pole pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes * Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Tablets ...
Maintenance Worker - Water systems
$50K - $80K/yr
Operates and maintains equipment such as, but not limited to, jackhammer, chipper, chain saw, and other hand tools. May record a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activities ...
Maintenance Worker - Water systems
$50K - $80K/yr
Operates and maintains equipment such as, but not limited to, jackhammer, chipper, chain saw, and other hand tools. May record a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activities ...
Equipment Operator
Manassas, VA · On-site
$19 - $26/hr
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Communication devices, tablet computers * Manual and hydraulic tools ...
Equipment Operator
Manassas, VA · On-site
$19 - $26/hr
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Communication devices, tablet computers * Manual and hydraulic tools ...
Job Posting Title Groundsperson
Manassas, VA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, pole pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes * Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Tablets ...
Job Posting Title Groundsperson
Manassas, VA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, pole pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes * Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Tablets ...
Groundsperson
Manassas, VA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, pole pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes * Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Tablets ...
Groundsperson
Manassas, VA · On-site
$15.25 - $19.50/hr
Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, pole pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes * Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs * Tablets ...
Chipper information
See Washington salary details
$13.89 - $15.25
3% of jobs
$15.25 - $16.61
8% of jobs
$16.61 - $17.97
12% of jobs
$18.11 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$17.97 - $19.33
18% of jobs
The median wage is $20.49 / hr.
$19.33 - $20.69
11% of jobs
$20.69 - $22.05
12% of jobs
$23.23 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$22.05 - $23.41
14% of jobs
$23.41 - $24.78
9% of jobs
$24.78 - $26.14
6% of jobs
$26.14 - $27.50
4% of jobs
$27.50 - $28.86
3% of jobs
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$21
$28
How much do chipper jobs pay per hour?
What is a chipper?
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.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chipper?
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.
What does a chipper do?
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.

$22 - $30/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 22 days ago
Job description
- Responsible for climbing, pruning, and removing trees on residential and commercial properties By ANSI and company standards.Â
- Properly prepare, maintain and safely operate all tools and equipment, including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and climbing gear.
- Operates as part of a crew supporting the Crew Foreman.
- Assists team with servicing trucks and equipment. Ensures the team keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Reports the need for repairs to the truck and equipment to the crew leader.Â
- Ensure excellent Customer Service.
- Climbing experience utilizing rope and saddle when pruning, knowledge of knots, chainsaw operation, and chipper operation.
- Experience with Aerial lifts and/ or Bucket trucks.Â
- Familiarity with and ability to follow ANSI standards.
- Driver's License required with clean driving record, CDL preferred.
- Experience with driving non-CDL trucks with trailers.
- Experience with crew management, training, customer service, and safety procedures are highly valuable.