Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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dredge operator
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
position dredger
collect samples
use safety equipment in construction
mechanical systems
follow health and safety procedures in construction
use rigging tools
work ergonomically
dredging consoles
measure water depth
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
maintain dredging equipment
Optional & specialised skills
control cutterheads
operate GPS systems
soil mechanics
operate bucket wheel excavator
clear pipelines
machinery load capacity
use a computer
keep records of work progress
operate excavator
replace cutterhead teeth
keep personal administration
secure heavy construction equipment
guide placement of anchors
excavation techniques
position anchor poles
perform minor repairs to equipment
control suction booms
Other matches: dredging supervisor · excavator operator · 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.