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
bus driver
ESCO occupation · 33 essential, 2 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
stay alert
control the performance of the vehicle
road traffic laws
communicate with customers
health and safety measures in transportation
drive in urban areas
keep time accurately
interpret traffic signals
use different communication channels
mechanical components of vehicles
ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment
help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations
use communication devices
communicate clearly with passengers
apply conflict management
provide information to passengers
tolerate sitting for long periods
assist disabled passengers
clean road vehicles
perform services in a flexible manner
lift heavy weights
effective perception of transport environment
tend to passenger belongings
passenger transport regulations
provide first aid
maintain concentration for long periods
focus on passengers
ensure vehicle operability
manoeuvre bus
perform defensive driving
read maps
operate GPS systems
adhere to transportation work schedule
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: trolley bus driver · bus driving instructor · bus route supervisor · school bus attendant · taxi driver
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.