Archaeological Field Technician

System One, Inc.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

System One, Inc. is seeking an Archaeological Field Technician in Paducah, KY for a contract role. You will conduct field tasks including shovel test pit excavations, site documentation, and artifact analyses under the direction of senior archaeologists.

The position requires hands-on field experience, GPS usage, the ability to travel, and physical endurance for rugged conditions. Weekend or night shifts may be required, with a $20–$27 hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History, or a closely related field.
• Field experience and ability to identify prehistoric resources are required.
• Familiarity with Phase I–III work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform archaeological field work, lab work, or GIS tasks under supervision.
• Excavate shovel test pits, units, and block excavations; document sites and analyses.
• Map sites and artifacts using GPS and related tools.
• Travel to field locations as needed.
• Work hours may include weekends or night shifts; adapt to environmental conditions.

Skills

Field data collection

Artifact identification

GPS use

Physical stamina

Long-distance walking

Travel readiness

Lifting 25 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

GPS device

Job description

Job Title: Archaeological Field Technician

Location: Paducah, KY

Type: Contract

Compensation: $20 - $27 hourly

Archaeology Field Technician

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

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.

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.