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