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 worker
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
types of asphalt coverings
asphalt mixes
work safely with hot materials
use safety equipment in construction
guide operation of heavy construction equipment
transport construction supplies
perform traffic sign maintenance
remove road surface
work ergonomically
inspect asphalt
pave asphalt layers
inspect construction supplies
inspect road signs
follow health and safety procedures in construction
mechanical tools
Optional & specialised skills
maintain equipment
road signage standards
paint with a paint gun
keep personal administration
carry out de-icing activities
perform minor repairs to equipment
inspect drainage channels
place temporary road signage
use gardening equipment
work in a construction team
lay base courses
apply proofing membranes
provide first aid
maintain landscape site
lay concrete slabs
clear accident site
keep records of work progress
Other matches: road maintenance technician · sign maker · civil engineering worker · road construction worker · road marker
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.