Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
road construction worker
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
transport construction supplies
pave asphalt layers
use safety equipment in construction
work safely with chemicals
follow health and safety procedures in construction
plan surface slope
work ergonomically
install frost protection materials
work safely with hot materials
prepare subgrade for road pavement
lay base courses
level earth surface
perform drainage work
inspect construction supplies
Optional & specialised skills
guide operation of heavy construction equipment
inspect asphalt
place temporary road signage
install kerbstones
keep records of work progress
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
apply proofing membranes
lay concrete slabs
mechanical tools
operate mobile crane
operate bulldozer
operate excavator
monitor heavy machinery
process incoming construction supplies
operate road roller
manoeuvre heavy trucks
types of asphalt coverings
work in a construction team
keep personal administration
remove road surface
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
Other matches: road marker · civil engineering worker · road construction supervisor · road maintenance worker · building construction worker
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.