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Computer Operator:
Monitor
and control electronic computer and
peripheral electronic data processing
equipment to process business,
scientific, engineering, and other data
according to operating instructions. May
enter commands at a computer terminal
and set controls on computer and
peripheral devices. Monitor and respond
to operating and error messages.
Occupation
Specific Tasks:
The tasks listed below are typical task
statements that are commonly required
for the occupation you selected.
Task
Description
| Answer
telephone calls to assist computer
users encountering problems. |
| Clear
equipment at end of operating run
and review schedule to determine
next assignment. |
| Enter
commands, using computer terminal,
and activate controls on computer
and peripheral equipment to integrate
and operate equipment. |
| Help
programmers and systems analysts
test and debug new programs. |
| Load
peripheral equipment with selected
materials for operating runs, or
oversee loading of peripheral equipment
by peripheral equipment operators. |
| Monitor
the system for equipment failure
or errors in performance. |
| Notify
supervisor or computer maintenance
technicians of equipment malfunctions. |
| Operate
spreadsheet programs and other types
of software to load and manipulate
data and to produce reports. |
| Oversee
the operation of computer hardware
systems, including coordinating
and scheduling the use of computer
terminals and networks to ensure
efficient use. |
| Read
job set-up instructions to determine
equipment to be used, order of use,
material such as disks and paper
to be loaded, and control settings. |
| Record
information such as computer operating
time, problems that occurred, and
actions taken. |
| Respond
to program error messages by finding
and correcting problems or terminating
the program. |
| Retrieve,
separate and sort program output
as needed, and send data to specified
users. |
| Supervise
and train peripheral equipment operators
and computer operator trainees. |
| Type
command on keyboard to transfer
encoded data from memory unit to
magnetic tape and assist in labeling,
classifying, cataloging and maintaining
tapes. |
Detailed Work Activities.
| classify
information according to content
or purpose |
| communicate
technical information |
| ensure
correct grammar, punctuation, or
spelling |
| follow
data storage procedures |
| load
tapes, disks or paper into computers
or peripherals |
| maintain
client-server database |
| maintain
or repair computers or related equipment |
| maintain
records, reports, or files |
| monitor
computer operation |
| operate
computer networks |
| perform
office equipment maintenance not
requiring service call |
| provide
technical support to computer users |
| read
work order, instructions, formulas,
or processing charts |
| route
computer output to specified users |
| set
computer controls or devices in
data processing center |
| test
computer programs or systems |
| use
computers to enter, access or retrieve
data |
| use
knowledge of mainframe computers |
| use
telephone communication techniques |
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