Computer operator resume examples for 2025
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How to write a computer operator resume
Craft a resume summary statement
Put a resume summary on the top of your resume to highlight your accomplishments. A resume summary sums up your experience and skills, making it easy for hiring managers to understand your qualifications at a glance. Here are some tips to write a strong, impressive resume summary:
Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.
Step 2: Include your years of experience in computer operator-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.
Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.
Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.
These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some computer operator interviews.Hi, I'm Zippi, your job search robot. Let me write a first draft of your summary statement.
List the right project manager skills
Your Skills section is an easy way to let recruiters know you have the skills to do the job. Just as importantly, it can help your resume not get filtered out by hiring software. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:
- Start with the job listing. Frequently, the keywords looked for by recruiters will be listed. Be careful to include all skills in the job listing you have experience with.
- Consider all the software and tools you use on a daily basis. When in doubt, list them!
- Make sure you use accurate and up to date terms for all the skills listed.
Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a computer operator resume:
- CAD
- Customer Service
- Computer System
- IBM Mainframe
- Laser Printers
- Unix
- PowerPoint
- Computer Operations
- Payroll Checks
- Peripheral Equipment
- Linux
- Trouble Tickets
- JCL
- Computer Equipment
- MVS
- Batch Processing
- HVAC
- Desk Support
- CICS
- Corrective Action
- Peripheral Devices
- IPL
- Aided Design
- IBM As/400
- Tape Library
- Computer Room
- TSO
- Equipment Malfunctions
- Xerox
- SQL
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How to structure your work experience
Next you should include your work experience. Structure your work experience section by listing your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.
Include only recent, relevant jobs. Avoid including work experience over 20 years to avoid ageism.
Beneath each job, you should have bullet points to emphasize why you're the perfect fit for the computer operator.
How to write computer operator experience bullet points
Effective job bullet points do more than just describe your job duties. Instead, they should be specific and measurable accomplishments. Here are some strategies to mastering job bullet points:
- Use strong action verbs like Led, Built, or Optimized.
- Follow up with numbers when possible to support your results. How much did performance improve? How much revenue did you drive?
- Wrap it up by explaining the actions you took to achieve the result and how you made an impact.
Here are effective examples from computer operator resumes:
Work history example #1
Computer Systems Operator
IBM
- Performed setup and troubleshooting for storage and provided extensive documentation for call center resources.
- Provided S/W support JCL and TSO on IBM mainframe.
- Provided Mainframe Operations support during critical Disaster Recovery tests for Ameriprise and American Express, helping to ensure a successful test.
- Provided initial troubleshooting for tape drives and other hardware.
- Monitored IT MVS/VM system operations, activities, applications and any system problems.
Work history example #2
Sales Assistant
Entertainment Cruises
- Followed through on all sales related actions such as payments, up-sells, contracts, special event orders etc.
- Prepared sales proposal for team members, also assisted sales team members in moving tenatives.
- Participated in all aspects of sales, marketing, communications and assisted with daily operations of office.
- Used CRM/Blue Book to quote construction projects.
- Created articles pertaining to the water sports business to increase online traffic.
Work history example #3
Computer Operator
Automatic Data Processing
- Processed data from MVS JES queue (IBM Mainframe) and Easy Pay (ES/ NNS).
- Directed weekly company-wide printer data backup.
- Managed all nightly backup tapes.
- Maintained printers and insert machines.
- Monitored production machinery (three printers, two automatic envelopers, and two compact disk burners) for optimal efficiency.
Work history example #4
Computer Operator
The Fund
- Operated and monitored z/OS390 mainframe, AS400, SUN Systems, Windows 2003, and Windows XP.
- Served as lead network and mainframe operator for large number of daily employees and customers.
- Performed backups, reorgs, restores, and renames for VSAM datasets using FDR products.
- Performed nightly, weekly and monthly system backups.
- Ensured the proper setup of mobile UHF/VHF radio data collection equipment vans.
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Add an education section to your resume
The education section should display your highest degree first.
Place your education section appropriately on your resume. If you graduated over 5 years ago, this section should be at the bottom of your resume. If you just graduated and lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.
If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education. If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.
Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:
Bachelor's Degree in business
Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO
2002 - 2005
Highlight your computer operator certifications on your resume
If you have any additional certifications or education-like achievements, add them to the education section.
Include the full name of the certification, along with the name of the issuing organization and date of obtainment.
If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your computer operator resume:
- Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT)
- Computer Service Technician (CST)
- Operator Certification
- Certified Novell Administrator
- System Operator Certification (SOC)
- Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
- EPA Amusement Operators Safety Certification (EPA)