(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Computer Operators
Job Description
Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions. May enter commands at a computer terminal and set controls on computer and peripheral devices. Monitor and respond to operating and error messages.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
99
|
Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance. |
96
|
Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports. |
95
|
Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program. |
93
|
Enter commands, using computer terminal, and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment. |
93
|
Notify supervisor or computer maintenance technicians of equipment malfunctions. |
88
|
Answer telephone calls to assist computer users encountering problems. |
85
|
Retrieve, separate and sort program output as needed, and send data to specified users. |
85
|
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. |
84
|
Record information such as computer operating time, problems that occurred, and actions taken. |
75
|
Oversee the operation of computer hardware systems, including coordinating and scheduling the use of computer terminals and networks to ensure efficient use. |
70
|
Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs. |
70
|
Load peripheral equipment with selected materials for operating runs, or oversee loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators. |
70
|
Supervise and train peripheral equipment operators and computer operator trainees. |
64
|
Clear equipment at end of operating run and review schedule to determine next assignment. |
58
|
Type command on keyboard to transfer encoded data from memory unit to magnetic tape and assist in labeling, classifying, cataloging and maintaining tapes. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
75
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
73
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
72
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
72
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
70
|
Interacting With Computers
|
69
|
Processing Information
|
69
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
67
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
62
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
61
|
Getting Information
|
60
|
Thinking Creatively
|
59
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
59
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
57
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
56
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
53
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
52
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
46
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
46
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
46
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
43
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
42
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
42
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
40
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
40
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
35
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
34
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
34
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
32
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
31
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
30
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
30
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
28
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
27
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
27
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
22
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
21
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
19
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
18
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
17
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
13
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|