Computer Operator

WORK PROCESSES

COMPUTER OPERATOR

O*NET/SOC CODE: 43-9011.00 RAPIDS CODE: 0676

Description: Operates a computer, tape drives, printers, and plotters to process data according to operating instructions and procedure manual. Performs restoration of same upon request. Performs periodic system backups. Perform data archiving and restoration on request. Maintains databases of information pertaining to archiving and restoration on request. Maintains databases of information pertaining to archives, backups, and vendor documentation. Performs importation and exportation of data from/to entities outside the local site via modem and/or a variety of magnetic media.

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING

APPROXIMATE HOURS

1. DATA MANAGEMENT PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES

9

Basic training in data management, backup and restore
procedures, importing an exporting data, data requirements
for outside entities, processing daily data management requests.

 

 

2. ARCHIVING AND DATA FLOW

2

Exploration of how data moves through the department and
what systems and procedures are in place to manage data flow.
Mastering the archiving and retrieval procedures.

 

 

3. HARDWARE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION

1

Learning the hardware components of the system, general
hardware classifications, and necessary cleaning and
preventive maintenance techniques.

 

 

4. TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND PROBLEM RESOLUTION

2

Basic techniques and approaches to solving problems in
the computer systems environment with emphasis on learning
sound principles and practices of de-bugging.

 

 

5. TEXT EDITORS

1

Learning to use and becoming proficient in the use of the
editor(s) integral too the operating system(s). Introduction
to other text and line editors.

 

 

6. APPLICATION SOFTWARE

1

How to initiate, use, and properly exit the application
software commonly used on the system. Familiarity
with application software command syntax.

 

 

7. FOR ENGINEEING OFFICES ONLY: DATA TRANSLATORS

9

The use of IGES, DXF, STL and other commonly
data translators for sending and receiving electronic
engineering data, components and contents of translated
files, pre-and post-processing options available through
application interface software.

 

 

8. DOCUMENTATION

3

The fundamentals of hardware and software documentation.
Building a searchable database of documentation. How to
read and reference vendor information in the problem solving
process.

 

 

9. OPERATING SYSTEM COMMAND REFERENCE

9

Building familiarity with the operating system commands
and command reference documentation, basics of syntax,
command structure, flags arguments and options.

 

 

10. MODIFYING PROGRAMS

3

Introduction to the interpreted and complied languages
used in the system environment, gaining proficiency in
reading code and making minor modifications to processes.

 

 

11. WRITING INTERPRETED LANGUAGE PROCESSES

3

Writing processes using the interpreted language native to
the operating system environment.

 

TOTAL HOURS

36

 

RELATED INSTRUCTION

Not less than 144 hours of related instruction per year is required.

1. Introduction to small computers
2. Introduction to Information Systems
3. Small computer operating systems
4. Introduction to computer networking
5. Introduction to telecommunications
6. Operating system commands
7. System administration
8. Programming
9. Local area networking
10. Systems Analysis