What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator position at CU*Answers?
Description
CU*Answers is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Data Center Operator to join our Operations team. In this role, you'll help keep mission-critical systems running by completing daily processing tasks, monitoring system activity, supporting credit union clients, and ensuring operational accuracy. If you enjoy technology, thrive in a structured environment, and take pride in precision, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an in-office position only located in Grand Rapids, MI.
What You'll Do
At CU*Answers, you'll be part of a team that provides technology and operational support to credit unions across the country. We offer a collaborative environment where your work directly contributes to the reliability of critical financial systems while providing opportunities to learn, grow, and build a long-term career.
If you're dependable, enjoy technology, and take pride in doing things right the first time, apply today and become part of the team that keeps our operations running around the clock.
Requirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
CU*Answers operates in a professional office building setting. Some job assignments at CU*Answers are primarily conducted within the office building(s) while others have moderate to extensive travel responsibilities as described in the Job Functions and/or Job Qualifications section(s) above. CU*Answers is committed to working with its employees to reasonably accommodate them with the physical aspects of the position.
Notice
This job description is not intended to be, nor should be construed as a contract for employment. CU*Answers makes no guarantee of permanent employment. This job description is to be used as a guideline to give the employee an understanding of what CU*Answers has defined this position to be.
CU*Answers will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental disabilities of qualified applicants unless to do so would cause an undue hardship. Disabled individuals who feel accommodation is needed to perform their job, or the job for which they have applied, must notify CU*Answers in writing of the need for reasonable accommodation within 180 days after the date the individual knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed. CU*Answers, thereafter, will make all reasonable accommodations unless to do so would pose an undue hardship.
CU*Answers is willing to accommodate disabilities to the extent a financial service organization can without impacting financial control or member service. CU*Answers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CU*Answers is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Data Center Operator to join our Operations team. In this role, you'll help keep mission-critical systems running by completing daily processing tasks, monitoring system activity, supporting credit union clients, and ensuring operational accuracy. If you enjoy technology, thrive in a structured environment, and take pride in precision, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an in-office position only located in Grand Rapids, MI.
What You'll Do
- Perform daily data center processing and scheduled system operations.
- Monitor system activity, online subsystems, and automated job processing.
- Confirm end-of-day and beginning-of-day processing for multiple credit unions.
- Respond to questions from clients and internal teams while providing exceptional support.
- Process incoming data from external sources and assist with media retention and business continuity activities.
- Prepare and coordinate UPS shipments for credit unions.
- Work closely with teammates across multiple shifts to ensure smooth 24/7 operations.
- Follow established procedures, security protocols, and quality standards.
- Assist with additional operational projects and responsibilities as needed.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
- Previous experience in computer operations, IT operations, or a similar office environment preferred.
- Experience with IBM i (Power Systems) is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn new systems and follow documented procedures.
- Reliable attendance and flexibility to work weekends, holidays, overtime, or varying shifts when business needs require.
- Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.
At CU*Answers, you'll be part of a team that provides technology and operational support to credit unions across the country. We offer a collaborative environment where your work directly contributes to the reliability of critical financial systems while providing opportunities to learn, grow, and build a long-term career.
If you're dependable, enjoy technology, and take pride in doing things right the first time, apply today and become part of the team that keeps our operations running around the clock.
Requirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
CU*Answers operates in a professional office building setting. Some job assignments at CU*Answers are primarily conducted within the office building(s) while others have moderate to extensive travel responsibilities as described in the Job Functions and/or Job Qualifications section(s) above. CU*Answers is committed to working with its employees to reasonably accommodate them with the physical aspects of the position.
Notice
This job description is not intended to be, nor should be construed as a contract for employment. CU*Answers makes no guarantee of permanent employment. This job description is to be used as a guideline to give the employee an understanding of what CU*Answers has defined this position to be.
CU*Answers will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental disabilities of qualified applicants unless to do so would cause an undue hardship. Disabled individuals who feel accommodation is needed to perform their job, or the job for which they have applied, must notify CU*Answers in writing of the need for reasonable accommodation within 180 days after the date the individual knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed. CU*Answers, thereafter, will make all reasonable accommodations unless to do so would pose an undue hardship.
CU*Answers is willing to accommodate disabilities to the extent a financial service organization can without impacting financial control or member service. CU*Answers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.