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
road maintenance technician
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
inspect paintwork
road traffic laws
traffic signs
inspect road signs
place temporary road signage
secure working area
keep records of work progress
perform traffic sign maintenance
road signage standards
follow health and safety procedures in construction
civil engineering
interpret traffic signals
traffic engineering
work ergonomically
inspect construction sites
inspect construction supplies
inspect asphalt
Optional & specialised skills
monitor traffic flow
regulate traffic
design customised maps
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
asphalt mixes
work in a construction team
types of asphalt coverings
carry out de-icing activities
construction product regulation
analyse road traffic patterns
national road network
advise land owners of bridge inspection
use measurement instruments
coordinate construction activities
estimate repair priority
advise on bridge replacement
clear accident site
Other matches: roadside vehicle technician · vehicle technician · road marker · road maintenance worker · asphalt laboratory 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.