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
demolition worker
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
react to events in time-critical environments
operate jackhammer
dispose of non-hazardous waste
recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
use safety equipment in construction
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
secure working area
mechanical tools
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
work in a construction team
demolish structures
follow health and safety procedures in construction
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
work ergonomically
transport construction supplies
Optional & specialised skills
operate oxygen cutting torch
dispose of hazardous waste
secure heavy construction equipment
excavation techniques
demolition techniques
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
keep records of work progress
radiation protection
operate laser cutting equipment
follow safety procedures when working at heights
operate plasma cutting torch
guide operation of heavy construction equipment
asbestos removal regulations
rig loads
keep personal administration
operate wrecking ball
demolish selectively
decontamination techniques
sort waste
operate excavator
Other matches: demolition supervisor · refuse collector · excavator operator · solid waste operator · crop production 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.