Class CDL A Knuckleboom Grapple Operator

About Blackwood Solutions

Blackwood Solutions is the nation’s leading recycler and distributor of industrial wood and steel utility poles. We proudly serve electric utilities and industrial partners across the U.S., delivering reliability, innovation, and quality. Our continued growth offers a stable, long-term career opportunity for skilled drivers and operators.

Blackwood Solutions continues to grow, and we are excited to expand our team at our Burlington, CO worksite. We are seeking experienced Class A CDL Knuckle Boom/Grapple TruckOperators who take pride in safety, professionalism, and reliable performance.

Position Overview

This role involves operating a knuckle boom/grapple truck to support our recycling and distribution operations.

Position Requirements

- Valid Class A CDL

- Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience

- Strong, clean driving record

- Experience with end-dump or flatbed preferred

- Ability to operate a manual transmission (required)

· Primarily home each night, with occasional overnight stays depending on longer haul assignments

· Occasional weekends unloading railcars

What We Provide

- Competitive hourly pay

- Time-and-a-half overtime pay for all hours over 40

- Consistent overtime opportunities—no shortage of hours

- 34-hour HOS resets

- All work-related expenses covered by Blackwood Solutions

- Company-provided PPE (excluding safety boots)

- Late-model, well-maintained equipment

- Weekly pay

- Steady, year-round work

- Weekends at home

- Full employee status (no independent contractors)

Experience

- Commercial driving: 1 year (preferred)

- End dump/flatbed: 1 year (preferred)

- Manual transmission: 1 year (required)

License/Certification

- Class A CDL (required)

Work Location

- Based out of the Burlington, CO

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Disability insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Fuel card

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid orientation

- Paid time off

- Paid toll fees

- Paid training

- Prescription drug insurance

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Safety equipment provided

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person