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
diesel engine mechanic
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
physics
principles of combustion engines
disassemble engines
mechanics
perform manual work autonomously
adjust tightness of engine parts
operation of different engines
evaluate engine performance
maintain work area cleanliness
use traditional toolbox tools
principles of mechanical engineering
re-assemble engines
health and safety measures in transportation
comply with legal regulations
wear appropriate protective gear
repair engines
bolt engine parts
diagnose defective engines
hydraulics
engine components
comply with factory specifications in engine repair
Optional & specialised skills
mechanics of motor vehicles
lubricate engines
perform routine maintenance on railway engines
mechanics of vessels
maintain electrical engines
mechanics of trolley buses
use automotive diagnostic equipment
aircraft mechanics
rail infrastructure
perform maintenance on locomotives
create solutions to problems
automotive diagnostic equipment
provide customer information related to repairs
maintain vessel engine room
clean vehicle engine
install transport equipment engines
issue sales invoices
check train engines
mechanics of trains
identify customer's needs
follow given instructions
Other matches: refurbishing technician · motor vehicle engine inspector · motor vehicle engine assembler · vessel engine assembler · rolling stock engine tester
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.