| Job Title |
Computer Operator |
| Job Description |
Operates Computer And Peripheral Equipment To Process
Business, Scientific, Engineering, Or Other Data, According To
Operating Instructions: Enters Commands, Using Keyboard Of
Computer Terminal, And Presses Buttons And Flips Switches On
Computer And Peripheral Equipment, Such As Tape Drive, Printer,
Data Communications Equipment, And Plotter, To Integrate And
Operate Equipment, Following Operating Instructions And
Schedule. Loads Peripheral Equipment With Selected Materials,
Such As Tapes And Printer Paper For Operating Runs, Or Oversees
Loading Of Peripheral Equipment By Peripheral Equipment
Operators. Enters Commands To Clear Computer System And Start
Operation, Using Keyboard Of Computer Terminal. Observes
Peripheral Equipment And Error Messages Displayed On Monitor Of
Terminal To Detect Faulty Output Or Machine Stoppage. Enters
Commands To Correct Error Or Stoppage And Resume Operations.
Notifies Supervisor Of Errors Or Equipment Stoppage. Clears
Equipment At End Of Operating Run And Reviews Schedule To
Determine Next Assignment. Records Problems Which Occurred, Such
As Down Time, And Actions Taken. May Answer Telephone Calls To
Assist Computer Users Encountering Problem. May Assist Workers
In Classifying, Cataloging, And Maintaining Tapes [tape
Librarian (clerical) 206.367-018].
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