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
react to events in time-critical environments
use safety equipment in construction
mechanical systems
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
inspect construction sites
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
follow health and safety procedures in construction
supply machine with appropriate tools
mechanical tools
dig soil mechanically
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
excavation techniques
work ergonomically
dig sewer trenches
operate excavator
operate GPS systems
level earth surface
Optional & specialised skills
operate grader
operate road roller
keep records of work progress
interpret 3D plans
operate construction scraper
monitor stock level
machinery load capacity
test soil load bearing capacity
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
sort waste
interpret 2D plans
transport construction supplies
follow safety procedures when working at heights
electricity
keep personal administration
secure heavy construction equipment
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
perform minor repairs to equipment
operate bulldozer
work in a construction team
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.