Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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train driver
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
shunt rolling stock in marshalling yards
train operating procedures
follow signalling instructions
monitor train schedules
shunt outbound loads
passenger transport regulations
have a high level of safety awareness
mark differences in colours
tolerate sitting for long periods
physical characteristics of railways
ensure trains run to schedule
maintain concentration for long periods
handle stressful situations
track geometry
control train movement
teach train driving principles
focus on passengers
locomotive brake applications
check train engines
adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles
shunt inbound loads
ensure maintenance of trains
communicate with customers
stay alert
ensure safe arrival of trains
prepare freight shipment reports
Optional & specialised skills
listen actively
freight transport methods
react calmly in stressful situations
analyse reports provided by passengers
work in a rail transport team
observe freight shipment loaders
show confidence
maintain updated professional knowledge
customs regulations for passengers
perform ICT troubleshooting
perform services in a flexible manner
act reliably
have computer literacy
relay messages through radio and telephone systems
mechanics of trains
Other matches: tram driver · occupational railway instructor · train dispatcher · motorcycle instructor · truck driving instructor
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.