Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
rail construction supervisor
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
work in a construction team
follow health and safety procedures in construction
keep records of work progress
liaise with managers
conduct quality control analysis
inspect construction supplies
work trains
ensure equipment availability
process incoming construction supplies
plan resource allocation
react to events in time-critical environments
use safety equipment in construction
supervise staff
plan shifts of employees
mechanical tools
mechanical systems
secure working area
evaluate employees work
monitor stock level
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
coordinate construction activities
manage health and safety standards
Optional & specialised skills
monitor tamping car
provide technical expertise
monitor rail laying machine
apply arc welding techniques
provide first aid
cost management
train employees
inspect railways visually
monitor ballast regulator
monitor rail pickup machine
machinery load capacity
operate grappler
maintain rail infrastructure
transport construction supplies
advise on railway infrastructure repairs
order construction supplies
calculate needs for construction supplies
recruit employees
rig loads
operate sleeper clipping unit
operate rail grinder
inspect rail from track inspection vehicle
install railway detectors
use measurement instruments
apply thermite welding techniques
work ergonomically
apply spot welding techniques
construction product regulation
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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.