Field Archaeology Technician - Shovel Testing, Travel-Heavy

Tetra Tech; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k retirement plan

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Bloomington, MN is seeking a part-time junior Archaeological Field Technician to support field surveys as part of a team or independently. You'll work on Midwest, Upper Midwest, and Northern Great Plains sites and perform shovel testing and screening.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to walk 10–15 miles per day, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. A bachelor’s degree in anthropology or archaeology is preferred, or 5 years of advocational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or archaeology desired. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of advocational archaeology experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform field activities around various project sites, walking up to 10-15 miles per day.
• Perform shovel testing and screening.

Skills

Field support

Shovel testing

Screening

Team player

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or archaeology

Job description

Tetra Tech in Bloomington, MN is seeking a part-time junior Archaeological Field Technician to support field surveys as part of a team or independently. You'll work on Midwest, Upper Midwest, and Northern Great Plains sites and perform shovel testing and screening.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to walk 10–15 miles per day, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. A bachelor’s degree in anthropology or archaeology is preferred, or 5 years of advocational