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
scraper operator
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
inspect construction sites
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
move soil
follow health and safety procedures in construction
use safety equipment in construction
operate construction scraper
mechanical tools
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
work in a construction team
work ergonomically
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
operate GPS systems
react to events in time-critical environments
dig soil mechanically
mechanical systems
Optional & specialised skills
sort waste
operate grader
follow safety procedures when working at heights
perform minor repairs to equipment
operate road roller
transport construction supplies
secure heavy construction equipment
monitor stock level
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
keep personal administration
machinery load capacity
interpret 3D plans
interpret 2D plans
operate bulldozer
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
operate excavator
test soil load bearing capacity
keep records of work progress
electricity
Other matches: grader operator · idiophone musical instruments maker · camera operator · nitrator operator · gas station operator
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.