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
bulldozer operator
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
follow health and safety procedures in construction
operate GPS systems
mechanical systems
use safety equipment in construction
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
work ergonomically
react to events in time-critical environments
move soil
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
operate bulldozer
dig soil mechanically
work in a construction team
recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
inspect construction sites
mechanical tools
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
excavation techniques
Optional & specialised skills
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
test soil load bearing capacity
perform minor repairs to equipment
operate grader
secure heavy construction equipment
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
supply machine with appropriate tools
operate road roller
follow safety procedures when working at heights
electricity
keep personal administration
transport construction supplies
operate construction scraper
keep records of work progress
monitor stock level
sort waste
operate excavator
Other matches: grader operator · construction equipment technician · 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.