Backup operator vs junior computer operator

The differences between backup operators and junior computer operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a backup operator and a junior computer operator. Additionally, a junior computer operator has an average salary of $45,768, which is higher than the $38,519 average annual salary of a backup operator.

The top three skills for a backup operator include quality checks, GMP and pallets. The most important skills for a junior computer operator are ibm mainframe, computer system, and unix.

Backup operator vs junior computer operator overview

	Backup Operator	Junior Computer Operator
Yearly salary	$38,519	$45,768
Hourly rate	$18.52	$22.00
Growth rate	7%	-
Number of jobs	41,711	49,976
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 42%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Backup operator vs junior computer operator salary

Backup operators and junior computer operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Backup Operator	Junior Computer Operator
Average salary	$38,519	$45,768
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $59,000	Between $35,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between backup operator and junior computer operator education

There are a few differences between a backup operator and a junior computer operator in terms of educational background:

	Backup Operator	Junior Computer Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 42%
Most common major	Business	Computer Science
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Stanford University

Backup operator vs junior computer operator demographics

Here are the differences between backup operators' and junior computer operators' demographics:

	Backup Operator	Junior Computer Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 73.1% Female, 26.9%	Male, 75.0% Female, 25.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 12.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 12.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between backup operator and junior computer operator duties and responsibilities

Backup operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on LP air blowers, air compressors, vacuum pumps and water chillers.
Configure Cisco MDS switches via GUI and CLI for SAN.
Follow all guidelines for sanitation per USDA auditing.
Move pallets of finish product and raw materials using sit down fork lift.
Replace or repair windows, doors, floors and seats on wheel vehicles.

Junior computer operator example responsibilities.

Utilize strong knowledge base of MVS, TSO, CICS, VTAM and Jes2 commands.
Learned to work in a mainframe operations environment using MVS and JES, including light mainframe support.
Used the AS400 system for accounting issues, merchandising issues, and customer service order inquiries.
Addressed undocument anomalies in infrastructure systems using skills and experience to research and isolate issues while escalating issues appropriately as necessary.
Process CD and bulk file extracts, ensuring all files are delivered to customers within SLA guidelines.
Maintain magnetic media utilizing CA7.

Backup operator vs junior computer operator skills

Common backup operator skills

Quality Checks, 24%
GMP, 15%
Pallets, 15%
Hand Tools, 14%
Troubleshoot, 13%
Data Entry, 10%

Common junior computer operator skills

IBM Mainframe, 19%
Computer System, 13%
Unix, 13%
Windows NT, 8%
MVS, 8%
Design Software, 8%

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