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
tower crane operator
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
follow safety procedures when working at heights
follow health and safety procedures in construction
work ergonomically
react to events in time-critical environments
crane load charts
mechanical systems
work in a construction team
mechanical tools
use safety equipment in construction
operate tower crane
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
interpret 2D plans
interpret 3D plans
inspect construction sites
secure heavy construction equipment
Optional & specialised skills
set up tower crane
guide operation of heavy construction equipment
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
transport construction supplies
keep personal administration
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
perform minor repairs to equipment
test soil load bearing capacity
keep records of work progress
use remote control equipment
electricity
rig loads
Other matches: production plant crane operator · container crane operator · camera operator · mobile crane operator · crane crew supervisor
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.