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Overnight Chipper Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Equipment Operator

Durham, NC · On-site

$18.25 - $25/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Manassas, VA · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Clearwater, FL · On-site

$17.50 - $24/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Roxboro, NC · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Nashville, TN · On-site

$18.25 - $25/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Harrisonburg, VA

$17.75 - $24.25/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Durham, NC

$18.25 - $25/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Manassas, VA · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Manassas, VA · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Roxboro, NC

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Durham, NC

$18.25 - $25/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site

$17.75 - $24.25/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Harrisonburg, VA

$17.75 - $24.25/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Clearwater, FL

$17.50 - $24/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Durham, NC · On-site

$18.25 - $25/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned What You ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Manassas, VA

$19 - $26/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Roxboro, NC · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

Equipment Operator

Hillsborough, NC · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Travel frequently, including overnight stays * Perform other related duties as assigned ... Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper * Blowers, pruners, rakes, winches, ropes * Herbicide ...

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How much do overnight chipper operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight chipper operator in the United States is $25.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - STATEWIDE

Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator - STATEWIDE

West Virginia Department of Transportation

Charleston, WV • On-site

$34K - $36K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


West Virginia Department Of Transportation rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

596th of 693 rated public administrative organizations


Job description

Salary : $34,015.90 - $36,657.50 Annually
Location : Operations Division, 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East, Bldg 5, Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT27OP002A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: Operations Division
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will."
The Transportation Worker 1 Equipment Operator, under general supervision, performs entry level functions working in the construction and maintenance of highways. This position will work on the Cenforce crew and be assigned to the Building and Grounds section of the Operations Division. Duties include: Driving a light truck or vehicle during regular operation as well as during snow removal and ice control (SRIC). Operating various equipment such as a fork truck, end loader, skid steer, rollers, utility tractor, brush chipper, as well as various hand tools. May be responsible for transporting materials or fuel to equipment and providing traffic control by flagging on job sites. Selected applicants may be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. Performing other related duties as required. Statewide weekly OVERNIGHT travel is required. This position WILL NOT report to the Operations Division Charleston Headquarters. It is a STATEWIDE position and requires EXTENSIVE weekly statewide travel. Performs other related work as required.
  • The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. The selected applicant will be required, within 6 months of employment, to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL). Progress through the apprenticeship program, as well as the opportunity for advancement to a higher classification, is dependent upon hours completed, proficiency in work, training completed, as well as obtaining and maintaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
  • The WVDOT is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and regulation of over 35,000 miles of state roads. This duty may necessitate employees working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and more than 40 hours per week, occasionally without prior notice.
  • In the area of assignment of Equipment Operator, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.
  • Pay Grade 10H
    Tier 1 hourly rate: $16.3538

Typical Duties and Responsibilities
  • Operate a light truck or vehicle.
  • Operate a forklift truck to load and unload trucks.
  • May operate Endloader, Skid Steer, Rollers, Utility Tractor, and Brush Chipper.
  • Control brush and vegetation using hand tools and other equipment.
  • Plow snow using a light truck.
  • Perform minor maintenance on the fleet of equipment and vehicles.
  • Transport fuel to the equipment.
  • Answer telephone and radio calls during snow removal and ice control.
  • Flags traffic at construction sites.
  • Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
  • A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of general safety procedures.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and other motor-driven equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation of motor-driven equipment.
• Skill in the use of tools and equipment used in the repair of motor-driven equipment. Ability to diagnose minor mechanical problems and determine appropriate procedures for repair.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to learn from example and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to maintain routine records (timecards, repair work orders).
Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
• No formal education required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• This is the entry-level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Family Medical Leave
Leave Donation Program
Military Leave
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Training Opportunities
Promotion Opportunities
Public Employees' Retirement System:
  1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
  2. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance Enrollment
Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.
Life Insurance
Credit Union
Employee Discounts
01
Are you at least 18 years old?
  • Yes.
  • No.

02
Do you have a valid driver's license? Please include a copy with your application.Acknowledgment: I understand this requirement and have attached a copy of my valid driver's license to my application.
  • Yes.
  • No.

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