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
road roller operator
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
work in a construction team
mechanical tools
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
react to events in time-critical environments
operate GPS systems
operate road roller
mechanical systems
inspect construction sites
work ergonomically
use safety equipment in construction
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
compaction techniques
follow health and safety procedures in construction
recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
Optional & specialised skills
operate excavator
sort waste
inspect construction supplies
interpret 2D plans
test soil load bearing capacity
operate grader
operate construction scraper
keep personal administration
monitor stock level
interpret 3D plans
keep records of work progress
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
plan surface slope
follow safety procedures when working at heights
perform minor repairs to equipment
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
transport construction supplies
secure heavy construction equipment
operate bulldozer
electricity
Other matches: road marker · thread rolling machine operator · textile printer · road transport division manager · road operations manager
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.