Central Coast Archaeology Field Technician

Dudek; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Dudek is seeking qualified Archaeological Field Technicians for Central Coast projects (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Santa Cruz). You will perform surveys, excavations, and daily field monitoring, coordinating with construction crews and Native American personnel.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or related field, have a valid license, be able to operate 4WD vehicles, and travel as needed. Competitive wages apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.
• Ability to safely operate a 4wd vehicle.
• Physical ability to carry equipment up to 40 lbs and walk or hike for long hours in fieldwork.
• Willingness to travel to project locations for several consecutive days.

Responsibilities

• Archaeological survey, excavation, and monitoring.
• On-site communication with construction and Native American personnel; maintain daily logs.
• During survey, communicate with crew leader; perform photography, measurement, artifact identification, and recording.
• During excavation, work with a team to document buried resources clearly.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field

Archaeological field skills

Laboratory skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Tools

ESRI Collector

Field Maps

GPS equipment

Cameras

Tablets

Job description

Dudek is seeking qualified Archaeological Field Technicians for Central Coast projects (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Santa Cruz). You will perform surveys, excavations, and daily field monitoring, coordinating with construction crews and Native American personnel.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or related field, have a valid license, be able to operate 4WD vehicles, and travel as needed. Competitive wages apply.