Archaeological Field Technician – On-Call - Portland

Dudek; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for qualified Archaeological Field Technicians to join their team in Oregon. This role involves conducting archaeological surveys, excavations, and monitoring while ensuring effective communication with construction teams and documenting findings. The company promotes a collaborative culture that values innovation and accountability, providing opportunities for professional growth and development. With competitive wages and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for individuals passionate about archaeology and eager to contribute to impactful projects that enhance community infrastructure. Join a team that prioritizes employee well-being and offers a range of benefits.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Discretionary bonuses

Employee stock ownership program

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Dog-friendly offices

Yearly merit review

Qualifications

• Basic archaeological field and laboratory skills required.
• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological surveys, excavations, and monitoring.
• Maintain daily logs of construction activities and communication.

Skills

Archaeological field skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology

Tools

GPS equipment

ESRI Collector

Field Maps

Job description

Archaeological Field Technician – On-Call - Portland

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Who We Are

Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that helps public and private clients plan, design, and build projects that improve communities’ built and natural infrastructure. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2024.

As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek’s culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. We seek creative, pragmatic problem-solvers working at the intersection of science, engineering, regulations, and multiple stakeholders’ interests to help clients achieve project goals.

Our culture is the foundation of who we are and how we work.

About The Job

We are seeking qualified, experienced Archaeological Field Technicians for various archaeological projects in Oregon and Washington. There may also be opportunities to work on archaeological projects outside Oregon and Washington, primarily in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Virginia, and Wyoming.

An archaeological field technician must possess basic archaeological field and laboratory skills for various survey, excavation, laboratory, and construction monitoring work. Additional assignments may be available for qualified individuals who work well with our team. Competitive wages are based on level of education and experience.

Who You Are

To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with accountability, collaboration, and flexibility while being a resourceful and independent thinker. We look for curious, solution-focused people who can adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we encourage innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities (may include some or all of the below):

• Archaeological survey, excavation, and monitoring
• Responsible for on-site communication with construction and Native American personnel, and for maintaining daily logs that include detailed descriptions of construction activities, communication, and future plans
• Communicate effectively with crew leader to verify understanding of instructions or site-specific information. Scientific photography, measurement, artifact identification, and recordation of resources will be required
• Work well with a team to ensure clear communication and document buried resources effectively while working in a team

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology
• Current valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a 4wd vehicle
• Must have the ability to be insured to drive a vehicle and/or current auto-insurance
• Physical ability to carry equipment and supplies (up to 40 lbs.) and walk or hike for long hours during fieldwork
• Willingness to travel to a project location for several consecutive days
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed an accredited field school certification
• Previous archaeological survey experience in Oregon and Washington and experience recording a variety of site and isolate types in this region
• Experience with a wide range of archaeological field methods including pedestrian survey, testing/evaluation, and monitoring
• Understanding and willingness to safely accommodate difficult weather and other environmental conditions and challenges
• Ability to operate field equipment, including GPS equipment, cameras, and tablets
• Knowledge of and experience using ESRI Collector and/or Field Maps

Working Conditions:

• This job operates in an outdoor or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc
• This job requires project site visits which are based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, moving vehicles and equipment

Physical Requirements:

• This job may require working on a computer, sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting
• This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with government agency representatives, members of the public, and others. Speaking, hearing and listening are required
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proposed Salary Range: $22.00-$32.00/hourly*

Final agreed upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

Perks of Being a Dudekian

At Dudek we will provide you with a competitive salary in an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work–life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from medical, dental, and vision coverage, to discretionary bonuses based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance.

We also offer a yearly merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and dog-friendly offices! To honor our key value of well-being, Dudek provides generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages for both salaried and hourly employees. If you’re tired of an overly bureaucratic decision-making process and want to be part of a work culture that puts its employees first, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the great perks of being a Dudekian.

Dudek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the U.S. and require U.S. work authorization.