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
septic tank servicer
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
maintain records of maintenance interventions
maintain septic tanks
maintain cleaning equipment
operate sumps
perform cleaning activities in an outdoor environment
operate pumps
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
waste transport legislation
perform cleaning activities in an environmentally friendly way
apply health and safety standards
ensure equipment maintenance
Optional & specialised skills
pollution prevention
drain hazardous liquids
report pollution incidents
agree on repair arrangements
detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure
inspect pipelines
types of pipelines
dispose waste
perform demarcation
operate gas extraction equipment
handle chemical cleaning agents
pollution legislation
advise on equipment maintenance
install septic systems
test samples for pollutants
operate drilling equipment
prevent pipeline deterioration
use personal protection equipment
clean industrial containers
Other matches: dip tank operator · froth flotation deinking operator · wine fermenter · fat-purification worker · construction equipment technician
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.