Field Archaeology Technician: Survey & Excavation

Terracon; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Raleigh, NC, is seeking an Archaeology Field Technician to support surveys, testing, and excavations while adhering to strict safety standards. You will record findings, collect artifacts, and contribute to documentation under supervision.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in archaeology or anthropology, completion of an archaeological field school, basic artifact identification, soils, and stratigraphy knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and GPS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field.
• Completion of an archaeological field school from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of artifact identification, soils, and stratigraphy.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs.
• Able to use Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Assist with archaeological fieldwork, such as survey, excavation, artifact collection and basic documentation.
• Conduct archaeological surveys or excavations using common archaeological tools and methods under supervision of a Crew Chief or higher.
• Identify artifacts and basic stratigraphy, recording information on standardized forms.
• Assist more senior staff with other tasks as needed.
• Maintain equipment.
• Communicate basic information to Crew Chief or Archaeologist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Artifact identification

Soils knowledge

Stratigraphy

Microsoft Office

GPS

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

GPS devices

Microsoft Office

Job description

Terracon in Raleigh, NC, is seeking an Archaeology Field Technician to support surveys, testing, and excavations while adhering to strict safety standards. You will record findings, collect artifacts, and contribute to documentation under supervision.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in archaeology or anthropology, completion of an archaeological field school, basic artifact identification, soils, and stratigraphy knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and GPS.