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
scraper operator
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
dig soil mechanically
react to events in time-critical environments
move soil
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
operate construction scraper
work in a construction team
drive mobile heavy construction equipment
inspect construction sites
operate GPS systems
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
follow health and safety procedures in construction
mechanical systems
mechanical tools
work ergonomically
recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
use safety equipment in construction
Optional & specialised skills
operate grader
monitor stock level
interpret 3D plans
perform minor repairs to equipment
electricity
operate bulldozer
transport construction supplies
keep personal administration
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
interpret 2D plans
follow safety procedures when working at heights
secure heavy construction equipment
keep records of work progress
sort waste
operate road roller
machinery load capacity
operate excavator
test soil load bearing capacity
Other matches: grader operator · idiophone musical instruments maker · camera operator · nitrator operator · gas station operator
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.