Archaeological Field Technician

System One; Martindale (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage options

401(k) participation

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider is looking for an Archaeological Field Technician in Texas. Responsibilities include performing archaeological field work, identifying artifacts, and conducting surveys under the supervision of a Senior Archaeologist. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in a related field and at least three months of field experience. This position offers $20 - $27 hourly depending on experience, with additional health and welfare benefits available.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Minimum of three months of field experience in survey, testing, and data recovery.
• Familiarity with Phase I, II, and/or III work is needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological surveys and testing.
• Identify historic and pre-contact artifacts.
• Perform physically demanding tasks in adverse conditions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

GPS usage

Ability to identify artifacts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field

Job description

Archeology Field Technician

Job Title: Archaeological Field Technician

Location: San Marcos, Texas

Type: Contract

Compensation: $20 - $27 hourly

Job Description

The archaeological field technician will perform archaeological field work, lab work, or GIS work under the direction and supervision of the Senior Archaeologist. Archaeological field technicians are responsible for excavations of shovel test pits, excavation units, block excavations, site documentation, feature and artifact identification and analyses; and mapping.

Responsibilities

• Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day
• Ability Identify historic and pre-contact artifacts
• Ability to travel
• Ability to use GPS unit
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work hours other than 8 to 5 which may include weekends and/or night shifts
• Ability to conduct archaeological surveys and testing
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• Good organizational skills, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and execute new tasks
• Familiarity with Phase I, II, and/or III work
• Minimum of three months of field experience (survey, testing, and data recovery)
• Requires experience identifying and recording prehistoric resources
• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History, or a closely related field

Benefits

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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