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
hazardous waste technician
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 36 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
characteristics of waste
assess waste type
dispose of hazardous waste
ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
follow safety standards in industrial contexts
avoid contamination
waste management
waste and scrap products
remove contaminants
store contaminated materials
hazardous materials transportation
remove contaminated materials
hazardous waste storage
assess contamination
hazardous waste treatment
contamination exposure regulations
hazardous waste types
Optional & specialised skills
maintain waste collection records
hydraulics
collect samples for analysis
decontamination techniques
advise on waste management procedures
read maps
respond to nuclear emergencies
report pollution incidents
test samples for pollutants
instruct employees on radiation protection
monitor radiation levels
radioactive contamination
maintain recycling records
drain hazardous liquids
issue licences
monitor disposal of radioactive substances
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts
collect industrial waste
develop hazardous waste management strategies
radiochemistry
wear appropriate protective gear
pollution prevention
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
operate recycling processing equipment
establish waste collection routes
test electrical equipment
clean up spilled oil
develop radiation protection strategies
pollution legislation
inspect compliance with hazardous waste regulations
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
educate on hazardous waste
radiation protection
document analysis results
pneumatics
sort waste
Other matches: liquid waste treatment plant operator · hazardous waste inspector · solid waste operator · hazardous materials inspector · wastewater treatment 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.