Data Center Operator I

ArcBest
Fort Smith, AR, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Information Systems Data Centers Disaster Recovery Mainframes Microsoft Office Queueing Systems Storage Devices

Job description

The Data Center Operator’s primary responsibility is to monitor computers and operate peripheral equipment such as consoles, printers, and tape drives, move data offsite for disaster recovery, and assure that all systems are available and stable. This position monitors building systems and notifies responsible parties in case of failure during off-hours, holidays, and weekends., * Monitor system consoles and respond to system requests and errors in accordance with established guidelines and operating procedures.

  • Mount tapes and other storage devices, remove them and prepare them for offsite transportation.
  • Monitor the production batch job queue and resolve problems with scheduled jobs.
  • Operate the system printers including but not limited to the mainframe line printers, document printers, and check printers.
  • Assist programming staff with abends.
  • Monitor building systems in the corporate headquarters (fire suppression, power, HVAC) and take appropriate action in emergencies.
  • Monitor nightly backups of disaster recovery data and ensure all data is transported offsite in a safe and timely manner.
  • Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or relevant field, preferred, * 1 year experience in a related field, preferred

Computer Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, required, * Accuracy and Attention to Detail
  • Confidentiality
  • Effective Communications
  • Knowledge of Organization
  • Mainframe Software and Utilities
  • Problem Solving
  • Producing Results
  • Service Excellence

Benefits & conditions

  • This is an hourly position paid biweekly.

About the company

ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with 14,000 employees across 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, using its technology, expertise and scale to connect shippers with the solutions they need - from ground, air and ocean transportation to fully managed supply chains. ArcBest has a long history of innovation that is enriched by deep customer relationships. With a commitment to helping customers navigate supply chain challenges now and in the future, the company continues to invest in purpose-built technology such as ArcBest View, its digital logistics platform that brings quoting, booking, shipment visibility and reporting into one connected experience.

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