Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
sewer construction worker
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
react to events in time-critical environments
mechanical systems
assemble manufactured pipeline parts
work ergonomically
detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure
use measurement instruments
lay sewer pipe
inspect construction sites
secure working area
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
transport pipes
test pipeline infrastructure operations
dig sewer trenches
use safety equipment in construction
inspect construction supplies
transport construction supplies
mechanics
level earth surface
provide pipe bedding
excavation techniques
follow health and safety procedures in construction
prevent pipeline deterioration
Optional & specialised skills
interpret 2D plans
cut metal products
repair pipelines
dig soil mechanically
process incoming construction supplies
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
operate GPS systems
operate excavator
types of bedding materials
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
interpret 3D plans
operate grappler
install PVC piping
work in a construction team
mix construction grouts
machinery load capacity
guide operation of heavy construction equipment
rig loads
electricity
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
keep records of work progress
keep personal administration
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
Other matches: sewer construction supervisor · sewing machinist · building construction worker · sewerage systems manager · road construction worker
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.