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
road maintenance technician
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
interpret traffic signals
inspect paintwork
follow health and safety procedures in construction
civil engineering
traffic signs
inspect asphalt
place temporary road signage
road signage standards
secure working area
keep records of work progress
traffic engineering
inspect road signs
road traffic laws
work ergonomically
perform traffic sign maintenance
inspect construction sites
inspect construction supplies
Optional & specialised skills
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
clear accident site
design customised maps
regulate traffic
use measurement instruments
advise land owners of bridge inspection
carry out de-icing activities
construction product regulation
national road network
monitor traffic flow
asphalt mixes
estimate repair priority
types of asphalt coverings
coordinate construction activities
advise on bridge replacement
work in a construction team
analyse road traffic patterns
Other matches: roadside vehicle technician · vehicle technician · road marker · road maintenance worker · asphalt laboratory 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.