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
hazardous waste technician
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 36 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
waste and scrap products
remove contaminated materials
avoid contamination
hazardous waste treatment
waste management
follow safety standards in industrial contexts
assess waste type
hazardous materials transportation
contamination exposure regulations
remove contaminants
assess contamination
hazardous waste storage
characteristics of waste
store contaminated materials
dispose of hazardous waste
ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
hazardous waste types
Optional & specialised skills
report pollution incidents
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
clean up spilled oil
wear appropriate protective gear
operate recycling processing equipment
monitor radiation levels
maintain recycling records
test samples for pollutants
pollution legislation
decontamination techniques
collect industrial waste
develop hazardous waste management strategies
develop radiation protection strategies
educate on hazardous waste
hydraulics
read maps
pneumatics
drain hazardous liquids
respond to nuclear emergencies
monitor disposal of radioactive substances
collect samples for analysis
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts
pollution prevention
radioactive contamination
instruct employees on radiation protection
inspect compliance with hazardous waste regulations
advise on waste management procedures
test electrical equipment
issue licences
radiochemistry
maintain waste collection records
establish waste collection routes
document analysis results
radiation protection
sort waste
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
Other matches: liquid waste treatment plant operator · hazardous waste inspector · solid waste operator · hazardous materials inspector · wastewater treatment technician
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.