Archaeological Technician (Part-Time)

Terracon; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon seeks an Archaeology Field Technician to support surveys, testing, or excavations and to document findings while adhering to strict safety standards.

The role involves fieldwork under supervision, data recording on standard forms, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with Crew Chiefs and senior staff to ensure quality and safety across projects.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Artifact identification, soils, strat-

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

GPS (Global Positioning Systems)

Job description

General Responsibilities

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

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.