Broadcast Fleet Manager/Class A CDL Driver (Job Req #2025-049)

Why Work at Ross Video? We have a great group of people working together to create and deliver cutting edge products that look amazing and are easy to use. We go all out so that our customers can have the best possible experience and achieve quality results. With a product focus, continual learning, results driven processes, and creative thinking, we constantly strive to improve our solutions and to deliver results. If you've ever watched live television, news, sports, or entertainment, you've seen our products in use. All of the major Hollywood award shows, most professional sports teams, and many of the largest broadcasters in the world use Ross Video technology. Get behind the scenes and learn about what it takes to make live events possible. If that resonates, and you’re someone with integrity, commitment, and a strong drive to deliver great products, we’d love to hear from you.

The Fleet Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all fleet needs, including sourcing, hiring, and scheduling freelance drivers; managing routes; and tracking vehicle maintenance requirements and associated costs. This role ensures operational efficiency both on the road and while driving. The manager will also handle and complete all paperwork related to taxes and registrations, including monthly state tax use reporting, in support of the company’s fiscal responsibility goals. Additional duties may include communicating with department managers regarding transport activities, acting as a liaison with customers, and resolving conflicts as necessary.

Who you report to: Manager, Broadcast Engineering

What we offer:

Ross offers competitive salaries and comprehensive health plans, as well as several perks to help you perform at your best.

Some of these perks include flexible hours, generous paid time off, fitness/wellness allowance, employee share ownership program, professional development support and a ton of fun social activities and events!

Best of all, you will be part of the Ross Video team, and we’ve got a pretty energizing environment here.

What the job is all about:

• Ability to drive a Class A CDL Mobile Unit.
• Direct and oversee transportation-related operations for a fleet of at least ten production trucks
• Supervise staff that support fleet transportation
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations of DOT and freelance driver CDL license
• Fuel card management, including reporting, and ensuring timely payments
• State tax reporting, including IFTA registration
• Plan and schedule freelance drivers and daily/weekly routes based on ever-changing production events and shows
• Input schedules into internal asset management tool to ensure timely and proper payment for freelance drivers
• Monitor and report on transportation costs
• Manages maintenance schedules and repair needs for fleet
• Keeps organized records of vehicles, maintenance schedules, etc.
• Conduct or arrange vehicle inspections to be DOT compliant.
• Monitor driver qualifications and training, providing feedback as necessary
• Ensures compliance with company policies and any appropriate legislation

Who you are:

• Ability to work independently and use discretion
• Flexibility, including the hours/days worked
• Critical thinking and planning
• Excellent organizational skills
• Able to directly supervise freelancer drivers
• Able to make sound decisions quickly
• CDL license
• Strong understanding of DOT rules and regulations
• Self-starter
• Collaborative
• Able to make sound decisions quickly

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Ross, we embrace diversity, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work. We are committed to building a team that includes a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about at Ross!  We believe everyone should be able to enjoy a rewarding career at Ross, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. If a disability means that you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.