Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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soil surveying technician
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
collect samples for analysis
prepare surveying report
conduct soil sample tests
conduct field work
apply safety procedures in laboratory
gather experimental data
perform laboratory tests
soil science
soil mechanics
laboratory techniques
write work-related reports
geology
ensure compliance with safety legislation
adjust surveying equipment
environmental legislation
soil structure
ecology
operate surveying instruments
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: soil scientist · hydrographic surveying technician · surveying technician · mine surveying technician · geology 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.