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
excavator operator
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use safety equipment in construction
level earth surface
excavation techniques
mechanical tools
react to events in time-critical environments
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
dig sewer trenches
supply machine with appropriate tools
mechanical systems
follow health and safety procedures in construction
inspect construction sites
work ergonomically
recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
dig soil mechanically
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
operate excavator
operate GPS systems
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
Optional & specialised skills
secure heavy construction equipment
machinery load capacity
operate bulldozer
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
work in a construction team
operate construction scraper
keep records of work progress
electricity
keep personal administration
perform minor repairs to equipment
interpret 2D plans
operate road roller
operate grader
interpret 3D plans
transport construction supplies
monitor stock level
sort waste
follow safety procedures when working at heights
test soil load bearing capacity
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
Other matches: forestry equipment operator · surface mine plant operator · construction equipment technician · underground miner · underground heavy equipment 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.