Computer Operators

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 27,490 - 65,130; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is hiring a Computer Operator in the United States. The Computer Operator will monitor and control electronic computer systems, ensuring optimal performance and addressing any malfunctions. Key responsibilities include notifying supervisors of equipment issues, assisting in debugging programs, and training new operators. Ideal candidates should have strong critical thinking and communication skills. Important industries for this role include financial services, healthcare, and technology. Competitive salary range is between $27,490 and $65,130 per year.

Qualifications

• Ability to monitor and control computer systems effectively.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and listening ability.

Responsibilities

• Notify supervisor of equipment malfunctions.
• Monitor system for equipment failures or errors.
• Assist in testing and debugging programs.
• Sort and send data to specified users.
• Supervise and train new operators.

Skills

Operation Monitoring

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Monitoring/Assessment

Speaking

Job description

Computer Operator

Occupation Description Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions. Monitor and respond to operating and error messages. May enter commands at a computer terminal and set controls on computer and peripheral devices.

Typical Responsibilities

• Notify supervisor or computer maintenance technicians of equipment malfunctions.
• Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.
• Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs.
• Retrieve, separate and sort program output as needed, and send data to specified users.
• Supervise and train peripheral equipment operators and computer operator trainees.
• 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.

Key Skills

• Operation Monitoring
• Critical Thinking
• Active Listening
• Reading Comprehension
• Monitoring/Assessment
• Speaking

Additional Information

• Other Titles: Digital Computer Operator, Environmental Web Crawler, Card Sorter, Imaging Specialist, Desktop Engineer
• Typical Salary Range: $27,490 – $65,130 per year
• Key Industries: Financial services, Healthcare, Technology, Manufacturing, Education, Government