Entry-Level Computer Operator — Mainframe & Open Systems

Sammons Financial Group Companies; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and family

Incentive program tied to goals

ESOP + 401(k)

Friday afternoons off

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Volunteer time off

Company matching gifts

Job summary

Sammons Financial Group Companies is seeking a role focused on monitoring and maintaining computer systems across mainframe and open-system platforms. You will operate hardware, manage output, and escalate issues to on-call staff as needed.

This position emphasizes accuracy, reliability, and timely responses to incidents, with attendance requirements and a commitment to our values. The role includes occasional weekend work and collaboration with multiple locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional computer coursework or equivalent job experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers and operating systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to respond quickly to issues; ability to work with little or no assistance and make decisions.
• Demonstrated corporate accountability, openness, integrity and respect with internal and external customers.
• Ability to complete simple projects within established timeframe.
• Ability to communicate with internal employees in all offices and remote locations.
• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate computer systems including mainframe and open-system platforms.
• Operate computer hardware to process business data per operating instructions.
• Load peripheral equipment and deliver output to teams.
• Notify on-call support in case of stoppage.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot hardware/software.
• Create tickets in incident management system when problems occur.
• Ensure security and privacy of systems and data.
• Available for occasional scheduled weekend support.
• Commit to company values and attendance policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer literacy

Ability to work with little guidance

Decision making

Team collaboration

Physical lifting ability

Adaptability

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Sammons Financial Group Companies is seeking a role focused on monitoring and maintaining computer systems across mainframe and open-system platforms. You will operate hardware, manage output, and escalate issues to on-call staff as needed.

This position emphasizes accuracy, reliability, and timely responses to incidents, with attendance requirements and a commitment to our values. The role includes occasional weekend work and collaboration with multiple locations.