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
use safety equipment in construction
mechanical systems
work ergonomically
compaction techniques
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
work in a construction team
operate GPS systems
follow health and safety procedures in construction
operate road roller
inspect construction sites
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
react to events in time-critical environments
mechanical tools
recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
Optional & specialised skills
interpret 2D plans
keep personal administration
operate bulldozer
test soil load bearing capacity
plan surface slope
transport construction supplies
operate excavator
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
interpret 3D plans
operate construction scraper
operate grader
inspect construction supplies
electricity
sort waste
perform minor repairs to equipment
follow safety procedures when working at heights
secure heavy construction equipment
monitor stock level
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
keep records of work progress
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.