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
secure heavy construction equipment
react to events in time-critical environments
use safety equipment in construction
interpret 3D plans
interpret 2D plans
follow health and safety procedures in construction
mechanical tools
inspect construction sites
crane load charts
follow safety procedures when working at heights
keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
work in a construction team
work ergonomically
operate tower crane
mechanical systems
Optional & specialised skills
operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
guide operation of heavy construction equipment
test soil load bearing capacity
use remote control equipment
rig loads
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
electricity
set up tower crane
keep personal administration
perform minor repairs to equipment
keep records of work progress
transport construction supplies
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.