Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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soil surveying technician
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ecology
environmental legislation
conduct field work
soil mechanics
operate surveying instruments
write work-related reports
soil structure
apply safety procedures in laboratory
prepare surveying report
ensure compliance with safety legislation
gather experimental data
soil science
conduct soil sample tests
adjust surveying equipment
collect samples for analysis
laboratory techniques
perform laboratory tests
geology
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: soil scientist · hydrographic surveying technician · surveying technician · mine surveying technician · geology 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.