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Job Information
Job title

Computer Operator

Company ACS
Wage Not specified
Location United States, Minnesota, Saint Paul
Employment type Full Time
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 1 - 2 Years of Practical Experience
Travel None
Published on 5/11/2007
Description
This is a fully competent position in which the incumbent works under close supervision to apply a broad working knowledge of computing/operating systems concepts, practices, and procedures to moderately complex assignments, equipment, and/or operating environments according to established procedures. Operates monitors and controls mainframe, mini-computer consoles, associated communications systems, and peripheral equipment, including processors, tape/disk drives and printers. May also assist Help Desk in resolving and reporting operations problems.

REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures all necessary data files are accounted for and available in order to initiate each processing task. May perform required equipment set-up.

Operates stand-alone and attached equipment to complete each processing task. Monitors progress. Operates equipment to perform tasks and monitors database systems in accordance with a schedule of operations.

Identifies systems hardware and software malfunctions and takes appropriate corrective action as necessary to troubleshoot/resolve operating problems referring to established procedures and/or escalates problems to more experienced personnel within the department.

Responds to requests from systems and applications software and hardware support personnel and users for operations assistance.

Checks for outstanding replies for bringing tape drives on/off-line or tape error alerts; maintains scheduled reports of operations activities including trouble reports, logs, etc. Maintains daily logs, turnovers, and equipment malfunction reports.

Responds to requests from systems and applications software and hardware support personnel and users for operations assistance as needed.

Maintains inventory of expendable supplies and may restock paper, printer ribbons, etc.

Demonstrates knowledge of the daily operation and monitoring of the mainframe or mid-platform systems.
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Education and Typical Years of Experience:

High School diploma or equivalency plus specialized training or an Associate degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.

2 or more years of Data Center operations experience. 3-5 years progressively more responsible computer operations experience, demonstrating familiarity with a broad range of medium and large-scale computer systems, platforms, peripherals and standard operating procedures, including knowledge of scheduling and job processing languages.
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Specific Requirements:

*Must be able to lift 20-30 lbs
*Must have valid drivers license
*Must be able to work between the hours of 11:45p.m. to 8:15a.m.df-tc

Experience/Skills
See Above

Other desired skills:
Computer Operator - P1
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