High school graduation or GED equivalent plus completion of one year of vocational school, college, or company-sponsored training in computer operations, and one year experience in the operation of computer systems as a Computer Operator I or equivalent. Knowledge of standard keyboard. Must be able to work variable shifts. Must have VAX or IBM mainframe experience. This position has been identified as security sensitive within the meaning of section 51.215, Texas Education code.
Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation.
Assists the senior computer operator on a shift by scheduling operator coverage and maintaining time sheets, or in the absence of a shift supervisor, may serve as acting supervisor. Reviews program documentation to determine equipment set-up and operational sequences for machine runs. Updates documentation for operations on tape library programs. Logs system failure, takes machine down, and notifies appropriate person to trouble-shoot the problem. After the cause of the problem has been determined, reconfigures the system to eliminate the problem.