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
scraper operator
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
dig soil mechanically
work in a construction team
inspect construction sites
operate construction scraper
mechanical tools
react to events in time-critical environments
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
use safety equipment in construction
operate GPS systems
move soil
mechanical systems
follow health and safety procedures in construction
recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
work ergonomically
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
Optional & specialised skills
operate bulldozer
perform minor repairs to equipment
machinery load capacity
test soil load bearing capacity
interpret 2D plans
keep personal administration
follow safety procedures when working at heights
operate excavator
transport construction supplies
secure heavy construction equipment
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
keep records of work progress
operate grader
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
monitor stock level
electricity
operate road roller
sort waste
interpret 3D plans
Other matches: grader operator · idiophone musical instruments maker · camera operator · nitrator operator · gas station operator
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.