Archaeologist Field Technician

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

Job summary

System One, Inc. seeks three Archaeology Field Technicians for a two-phase field project in Paducah, KY. You will conduct survey, shovel testing, excavation, and artifact documentation under a field supervisor, working outdoors in varying weather. Pay is $20–$27 per hour with per diem for field and travel days.

Phase 1 runs Nov 2–13, 2026, with Phase 2 tentatively Nov 30–Dec 18, 2026, weather permitting. Three openings for temporary/project-based work.

Qualifications

• Previous archaeological field experience or completion of an archaeological field school preferred.
• Familiarity with survey methods, soil documentation, and artifact identification.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, perform repetitive digging, and carry field equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing temperatures and weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with archaeological survey, shovel testing, excavation, and other field tasks as assigned.
• Identify, recover, and document cultural materials using established project procedures.
• Maintain accurate field notes, excavation records, and artifact documentation.
• Use maps, GPS equipment, and standard archaeological field tools.
• Follow project safety requirements and directions from field leadership.
• Work collaboratively to meet project goals and maintain quality field documentation.

Skills

Archaeology field

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Archaeology field school

Tools

GPS equipment

Job description

Archaeology Field Technician

Location: Paducah, Kentucky
Position Type: Temporary / Project-Based
Openings: Three Field Technicians
Payrate: $20-27/hr

We are seeking three Archaeology Field Technicians to support a two-phase archaeological field project in Paducah, Kentucky. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in variable weather and performing physically demanding fieldwork under the direction of a field supervisor.

Project Schedule

Phase 1: November 2–13, 2026

• Mobilization: November 2

• Demobilization: November 13

• The weekend between mobilization and demobilization will be off.

Phase 2: Tentatively November 30–December 18, 2026

• Mobilization: November 30

• Demobilization: December 18

• This three-week phase is scheduled after Thanksgiving and is weather permitting.

Per Diem

• Field days: $68 per day

• Travel days: $51 per day, equivalent to 75% of the daily rate

Responsibilities

• Assist with archaeological survey, shovel testing, excavation, and other field tasks as assigned.

• Identify, recover, and document cultural materials using established project procedures.

• Maintain accurate field notes, excavation records, and artifact documentation.

• Use maps, GPS equipment, and standard archaeological field tools.

• Follow project safety requirements and directions from field leadership.

• Work collaboratively to meet project goals and maintain quality field documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous archaeological field experience or completion of an archaeological field school preferred.

• Familiarity with archaeological survey methods, soil documentation, and artifact identification.

• Ability to walk across uneven terrain, perform repetitive digging, and carry field equipment.

• Ability to work outdoors in changing temperatures and weather conditions.

• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork.

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Ref: #275-Eng Kansas City