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 roller operator
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
compaction techniques
mechanical systems
react to events in time-critical environments
use safety equipment in construction
operate GPS systems
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
work ergonomically
operate road roller
follow health and safety procedures in construction
work in a construction team
inspect construction sites
mechanical tools
recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
Optional & specialised skills
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
interpret 2D plans
operate grader
keep records of work progress
operate bulldozer
perform minor repairs to equipment
transport construction supplies
follow safety procedures when working at heights
plan surface slope
operate excavator
keep personal administration
secure heavy construction equipment
test soil load bearing capacity
electricity
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
sort waste
interpret 3D plans
inspect construction supplies
monitor stock level
operate construction scraper
Other matches: road marker · thread rolling machine operator · textile printer · road transport division manager · road operations manager
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.