Computer Operator - LOCS

Computer Operator       

General Characteristics:

• Responsible for monitoring multi-technology computing platforms including midrange platforms, mainframes and/or servers.
• Responsible for ensuring a stable operating environment and attaining maximum utilization of system facilities.
• Operates and monitors console systems and peripheral equipment such as printers, disk drives and tape readers.
• Troubleshoots and restores routine technical service and peripheral equipment, schedules production runs, performs system backup process, disaster recovery tests, loads tapes, disks and paper as needed.
• Assists programmers and systems analysts in running jobs that are used for testing and debugging new programs.

Dimensions Education:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree or technical institute degree/certificate in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field.
• Or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year of IT work experience.

Complexity:

• Learner/entry level role. Supports systems on a single platform.
• Works on one project as a team member and assists with special projects.
• Functions, somewhat independently, under direction of senior operators, supervisors or managers.
• Generally follows documented procedures and checklists.