Looking for Concrete Chipping Work? Keep These Things in Mind.
Are you interested in heading down a new career path and digging in on concrete chipping work? That’s great! At General Chipping we might be a bit biased, but we believe chipping concrete is one of the most rewarding jobs there is. Not only does it feel good to help keep concrete and construction crews ready to roll by looking after the vehicles and equipment [...]
What is “Chipping Concrete”? A Back-to-Basics Explainer
What is "chipping concrete"? The question might be something of a no-brainer for those who work in concrete and construction. In truth, however, the topic isn’t all that straightforward. At General Chipping, for instance, our concrete chippers come across people almost daily who have never heard of the work we do. And if we have that many people asking us “So, what IS chipping concrete?”, [...]
Save Money with Concrete Drum Cleaning
Maintenance — especially concrete drum cleaning — is a cornerstone practice that keeps your fleet of redi mix trucks running smoothly. At General Chipping, we sometimes hear people say chemical cement mixer drum cleaners are all they need to maintain their ready-mix drums and trucks, but that’s only one part of a successful maintenance program. In fact, you can save money by adopting a more [...]
Dirty Jobs (Like Chipping Concrete): Somebody’s Got to Do ‘em
Anyone familiar with the Discovery Channel’s former “Dirty Jobs” program knows that host Mike Rowe regularly got himself into sticky — often dangerous — situations, all in the name of education. The program’s premise was to show the world what some of the hardest workers out there endure each day, and one episode stands out as a General Chipping favorite. During the fifth season of [...]
A Day in the Life of a Concrete Chipper
You know all about concrete chipping, and you understand why it’s important, but how much thought have you given to the concrete chipper? Have you ever wondered what it's like to be the guy who goes inside the drum? The average concrete chipper operates on a very different schedule than most other people do. The General Chipping team is here to offer you an inside [...]