Field Archaeology Technician - Part-Time & On-Call

Applied EarthWorks, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Expense reimbursement

Job summary

Applied EarthWorks, Inc. is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians for Central and Southern California projects. Positions are part-time or on-call with local candidates preferred. Work includes monitoring and survey duties with potential for advancement from Field Technician I to III.

Responsibilities include excavation, surveys, and data recovery, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and accurate field notes. Pay aligns with capability and experience; expense reimbursement available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in California archaeology and completion of an archaeology field school required.
• Ability to confidently drive in off-road conditions is a plus.
• HAZWOPPER is also a plus.
• Applicants must be able to work successfully as a team member.
• Experience with Survey 1-2-3 and ArcCollector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Field technicians perform archaeological excavation, pre-construction field surveys, and mitigation monitoring for upcoming projects.
• Duties may include site testing, evaluation, and data recovery.

Skills

Field experience

GPS knowledge

Note taking & communication

Physical fitness

Driver license / Real ID / passport

Background screening

Drug screening

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/related field

Tools

Survey 1-2-3

ArcCollector

Job description

Applied EarthWorks, Inc. is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians for Central and Southern California projects. Positions are part-time or on-call with local candidates preferred. Work includes monitoring and survey duties with potential for advancement from Field Technician I to III.

Responsibilities include excavation, surveys, and data recovery, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and accurate field notes. Pay aligns with capability and experience; expense reimbursement available.