Archaeologist Field Technician

System One, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided lodging

Job summary

System One is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians for a large cultural resource survey near Fort Stockton, Texas. The role involves rugged fieldwork, recording findings, and assisting with mapping and photography. Initial 12-day session in August precedes a longer engagement starting in November.

Responsibilities include pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, site documentation and safety compliance, with lodging provided and overtime expected for extended fieldwork across multiple months.

Qualifications

• Experience with pedestrian survey, shovel testing and site recording.
• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology or related discipline preferred.
• West Texas, New Mexico or broader Southwest archaeological experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in remote terrain.
• Ability to work extended days and overtime.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intensive pedestrian surveys across rugged West Texas terrain
• Complete approximately 10 shovel tests per day, depending on field conditions
• Identify and record archaeological sites, isolated finds and cultural resources
• Accurately complete field forms, shovel-test records and site documentation
• Assist with site mapping, photography and artifact identification
• Follow established safety, archaeological and quality-control procedures
• Work effectively under the direction of crew chiefs and project leadership
• Hike substantial distances and work outdoors in changing weather conditions

Skills

Pedestrian survey

Shovel testing

Site recording

Documentation accuracy

Field safety practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in archaeology/anthropology or related discipline

Job description

Archaeological Field Technician

Location: Fort Stockton, Texas
Pay: Up to $27 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Initial 12-day field session in mid-to-late August; anticipated long-term work beginning in November
Positions Available: Approximately 50
Overtime: Expected
Lodging: Company-provided hotel accommodations

Job Overview

We are hiring Archaeological Field Technicians for a large cultural resource survey supporting a power-generation and data-center development outside Fort Stockton, Texas. The overall project area encompasses approximately 90,000 acres.

The initial field session will last approximately 12 days in mid-to-late August and will include survey coverage across approximately 7,000-10,000 acres. The project is expected to resume in November and continue for approximately seven to eight months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intensive pedestrian surveys across rugged West Texas terrain


• Complete approximately 10 shovel tests per day, depending on field conditions


• Identify and record archaeological sites, isolated finds and cultural resources


• Accurately complete field forms, shovel-test records and site documentation


• Assist with site mapping, photography and artifact identification


• Follow established safety, archaeological and quality-control procedures


• Work effectively under the direction of crew chiefs and project leadership


• Hike substantial distances and work outdoors in changing weather conditions

Qualifications

• Previous archaeological fieldwork or accredited archaeological field school


• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology or a related discipline preferred


• Experience with pedestrian survey, shovel testing and site recording


• West Texas, New Mexico or broader Southwest archaeological experience strongly preferred


• Ability to perform physically demanding work in remote terrain


• Ability to work extended days and overtime


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation


• Valid driver’s license preferred

Project Schedule

The initial assignment will consist of approximately 12 consecutive field days in August. When the project resumes in November, the anticipated schedule is 10 days on and four days off, working approximately 10 hours per day. The long‑term phase is expected to continue for seven to eight months.