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
grader operator
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
mechanical tools
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
operate GPS systems
use safety equipment in construction
react to events in time-critical environments
follow health and safety procedures in construction
work in a construction team
recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
work ergonomically
inspect construction sites
operate grader
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
Optional & specialised skills
sort waste
operate construction scraper
keep records of work progress
operate excavator
test soil load bearing capacity
operate road roller
electricity
operate bulldozer
keep personal administration
machinery load capacity
secure heavy construction equipment
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
interpret 3D plans
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
interpret 2D plans
perform minor repairs to equipment
monitor stock level
follow safety procedures when working at heights
transport construction supplies
Other matches: hide grader · product grader · engineered wood board grader · veneer grader · pulp grader
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.