Archaeological Technician

Terracon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Houston is seeking an Archaeology Assistant to support field surveys, testing, and excavations while ensuring strict safety standards. You will help document findings and maintain field records to support project deliverables.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology, completion of a field school, and proficiency with MS Office and GPS. This entry-level role offers hands-on field experience with a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field required.
• Completion of an archaeological field school or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of artifact identification, soils, and stratigraphy.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs.
• Able to use Global Positioning Systems (GPS).

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Assist with archaeological fieldwork, such as survey, excavation, artifact collection and basic documentation.
• Conduct surveys or excavations using common archaeological tools and methods under supervision.
• Identify artifacts and basic stratigraphy, recording information on standardized forms.
• Assist more senior staff with other tasks as needed.
• Maintain equipment.
• Communicate basic information to Crew Chief or Archaeologist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Artifact identification

Soils

Stratigraphy

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field

Completion of an archaeological field school

Tools

GPS usage

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Provide archaeological support which may include archaeological surveys, testing, or excavations, and corresponding documentation. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Responsible for assisting with archaeological fieldwork, such as survey, excavation, artifact collection and basic documentation.
• Conduct archaeological surveys or excavations using common archaeological tools and methods under the supervision of a Crew Chief or higher.
• Identify artifacts and basic stratigraphy, recording information on standardized forms.
• Assist more senior staff with other tasks as needed.
• Maintain equipment.
• Communicate basic information to Crew Chief or Archaeologist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field.
• Completion of an archaeological field school from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of artifact identification, soils, and stratigraphy.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs.
• Able to use Global Positioning Systems
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.