Field Archaeology Technician — West Texas, Lodging Included

System One; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Job summary

System One is hiring Archaeological Field Technicians for a large cultural resource survey outside Fort Stockton, Texas. The project spans roughly 90,000 acres with an initial 12‑day field session in mid-to-late August and long‑term work starting in November.

Field duties include intensive pedestrian surveys, shovel tests, documentation and site recording. Overtime is expected, and company‑provided hotel accommodations are available for field staff.

Qualifications

• Previous archaeological fieldwork or accredited archaeological field school.
• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology/anthropology or related discipline preferred.
• Experience with pedestrian survey, shovel testing and site recording.
• West Texas, New Mexico or broader Southwest archaeological experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in remote terrain.
• Ability to work extended days and overtime.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intensive pedestrian surveys across rugged West Texas terrain.
• Complete approximately 10 shovel tests per day, depending on field conditions.
• Identify and record archaeological sites, isolated finds and cultural resources.
• Accurately complete field forms, shovel-test records and site documentation.
• Assist with site mapping, photography and artifact identification.
• Follow established safety, archaeological and quality-control procedures.
• Work effectively under the direction of crew chiefs and project leadership.
• Hike substantial distances and work outdoors in changing weather conditions.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Pedestrian survey

Shovel testing

Site recording

Documentation

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in archaeology/anthropology or related discipline

Job description

System One is hiring Archaeological Field Technicians for a large cultural resource survey outside Fort Stockton, Texas. The project spans roughly 90,000 acres with an initial 12‑day field session in mid-to-late August and long‑term work starting in November.

Field duties include intensive pedestrian surveys, shovel tests, documentation and site recording. Overtime is expected, and company‑provided hotel accommodations are available for field staff.