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
meter reader
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
interpret traffic signals
report utility meter readings
read gas meter
mathematics
road traffic laws
recognise signs of corrosion
operate GPS systems
identify faults in utility meters
read water meter
read electricity meter
inspect for unauthorised connections
Optional & specialised skills
gas consumption
operate electronic measuring instruments
water consumption
advise on heating systems energy efficiency
electricity consumption
handle customer complaints
respond to enquiries
calculate utility payments
communicate with customers
monitor utility equipment
advise on utility consumption
read heat meter
automatic meter reading
Other matches: fortune teller · electric meter technician · psychic · proofreader · higher education lecturer
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.