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
crane technician
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
install electrical and electronic equipment
blueprints
interpret 3D plans
mechanics
install crane equipment
follow safety procedures when working at heights
set up crane
maintain crane equipment
conduct routine machinery checks
read standard blueprints
interpret 2D plans
inspect crane equipment
secure crane
repair crane equipment
Optional & specialised skills
advise on safety improvements
operate cranes
electricity
apply technical communication skills
hydraulics
provide technical documentation
operate tower crane
use a computer
write records for repairs
operate railway lever frames
electronics
perform risk analysis
use rigging tools
set up tower crane
resolve equipment malfunctions
prepare compliance documents
operate mobile crane
troubleshoot
crane load charts
Other matches: production plant crane operator · instrumentation engineering technician · crane crew supervisor · mobile crane operator · container crane 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.