On-Call Archaeology Field Technician — Southwest

WestLand, a Trinity Consultants Team; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO based on hours worked

401K program

Tuition reimbursement

Career path

Job summary

Trinity Consultants in Tucson, AZ is seeking On-Call Archaeology Field Technicians to support Southwest teams. You will monitor construction activities, conduct Class III cultural resource surveys, and perform data recovery excavations, identifying artifacts and features in the field.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with field training; an associate degree is preferred. Travel and outdoor work are required; Trinity offers benefits and a path for career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with field school or other certified archaeology related training required.
• Associates degree (or higher) with a focus in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field preferred.
• Prior-related experience is strongly preferred.
• Traditional ecological and cultural knowledge relevant to project work.
• Proficiency in completing standardized archaeological documentation.
• Ability to identify artifacts and cultural features in the field.
• Ability to travel to job sites and work long days in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities in accordance with project-specific protocols and safety regulations.
• Compile daily monitoring notes using standardized forms.
• Identify artifacts and cultural features during Class III surveys.
• Complete standardized artifact, feature, and site forms.
• Assist in mapping and photographing archaeological features and sites.
• Conduct excavation and recording of cultural features using hand tools, soil screens, and leaf blowers.
• Monitor excavation of backhoe trenches and stripping areas during data recovery.
• Execute assignments as directed by the project manager, crew chief, or field director.
• Report project schedule and progress clearly and concisely to supervisors.
• Maintain compliance with all safety and procedural requirements.

Skills

Field monitoring

Artifact identification

Documentation

Outdoor endurance

Travel to sites

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Field surveying tools

Job description

Trinity Consultants in Tucson, AZ is seeking On-Call Archaeology Field Technicians to support Southwest teams. You will monitor construction activities, conduct Class III cultural resource surveys, and perform data recovery excavations, identifying artifacts and features in the field.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with field training; an associate degree is preferred. Travel and outdoor work are required; Trinity offers benefits and a path for career growth.