Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
grader operator
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
inspect construction sites
work ergonomically
follow health and safety procedures in construction
recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
react to events in time-critical environments
work in a construction team
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
operate GPS systems
mechanical tools
use safety equipment in construction
operate grader
Optional & specialised skills
interpret 3D plans
machinery load capacity
interpret 2D plans
perform minor repairs to equipment
keep records of work progress
follow safety procedures when working at heights
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
secure heavy construction equipment
operate bulldozer
transport construction supplies
monitor stock level
sort waste
electricity
operate construction scraper
operate excavator
operate road roller
test soil load bearing capacity
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
keep personal administration
Other matches: hide grader · product grader · engineered wood board grader · veneer grader · pulp grader
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.