Tractor Operator (Flail & Boom Mowers) - Year Around
1 month ago
Somerdale
Job Description Highway Mower Operator / Tractor Operator – Year-Round Full-Time with Weekly Travel Bluestone Contracting, established in 2012 and based in Somerdale, NJ (200 Linden Ave), is a trusted provider of highway and roadside mowing services across Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, and surrounding regions. We specialize in vegetation management for state DOTs and agencies, using heavy-duty equipment like double and triple flail mowers (up to 20’ width), boom mowers, and more for safe, efficient, high-quality cuts on medians, shoulders, rights-of-way, and hard-to-reach areas like ditches and slopes. Join our reliable operations team for consistent, year-round work! We emphasize safety, efficiency, and getting the job done right—with the best equipment in the business. If you have experience with farm tractors, flail mowers, and boom mowers, enjoy outdoor fieldwork, and are ready for a structured weekly travel schedule with great pay and perks, this is a solid opportunity. Weekly Schedule & Travel: • Meet at our Somerdale, NJ shop Monday mornings., • Travel to job sites in various Eastern PA and MD counties using company vehicles., • Work on-site Monday–Friday (55+ hours/week typical, with frequent overtime)., • Stay in company-paid hotels (with per diem) when overnight stays are required. Key Responsibilities: • Safely operate farm tractors with flail mowers (double/triple setups), boom mowers, and other attachments to mow grass, brush, vegetation, and maintain clear roadways/rights-of-way, including slopes and ditches., • Conduct daily equipment inspections, perform basic maintenance, and report issues., • Adhere to strict safety protocols, DOT guidelines, and company standards in all weather conditions., • Assist with loading/unloading and other site tasks as needed. Requirements (Must-Haves): • At least 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment, specifically farm tractors with flail mowers, boom mowers, or similar vegetation management machinery., • Valid driver’s license (clean record preferred)., • Reliable transportation to our Somerdale, NJ shop for Monday departures (and Friday returns)., • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test., • Strong work ethic, reliability, and positive references we can contact., • Comfortable with physical outdoor work and weekly regional travel. Preferred Qualifications (Higher Pay Tier!): • Valid CDL (Class A or B) — Operators who can also handle lowboy/Landoll trailers earn $30–$38/hr., • Experience with highway/roadside mowing, state DOT contracts, or similar environments. Compensation & Benefits: • $25–$30 per hour base for non-CDL operators (based on experience)., • $30–$38 per hour for CDL-qualified operators., • Frequent overtime opportunities for extra earnings., • Weekly pay via direct deposit., • Health insurance available., • 401k plan., • Per diem and company-paid hotels for required overnight stays during weekly travel., • All tools, heavy-duty equipment, and company vehicles provided., • Year-round steady work with long-term potential in a growing, professional team. If you’re a skilled, safety-focused operator seeking consistent hours, competitive pay, and travel perks without daily hassles, apply today! We hire reliable team members year-round and review applications quickly. Bluestone Contracting is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce.