On-Call Field Archaeology Technician

True Environmental; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Hotel lodging covered

Overtime pay

Job summary

Sundance Consultants, a part of True Environmental, seeks an on-call temporary field technician to perform archaeological fieldwork across the Western United States. This role involves pedestrian surveys, data collection, subsurface testing, and meticulous field notes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Archaeology or Anthropology, at least six months of field experience, ability to hike 5–10 miles daily, GPS/map skills, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to pass safety and drug tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field.
• At least 6 months of archaeological field experience or field school experience.
• Experience performing archaeological survey and excavation.
• Ability to hike long distances (5–10 miles per day) in diverse terrain.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and be a proactive team member.
• Attention to detail and thorough note-taking.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate GPS units and navigate with USGS maps.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological pedestrian surveys.
• Collect data (GPS, photographs, site forms, sketches).
• Perform subsurface testing or artifact identification.
• Measure and record artifacts.
• Prepare high-quality field notes.
• Work as part of a team or independently as needed.
• Fulfill other duties as required by the project.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Stamina

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

GPS units

USGS maps

Compass

Job description

Sundance Consultants, a part of True Environmental, seeks an on-call temporary field technician to perform archaeological fieldwork across the Western United States. This role involves pedestrian surveys, data collection, subsurface testing, and meticulous field notes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Archaeology or Anthropology, at least six months of field experience, ability to hike 5–10 miles daily, GPS/map skills, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to pass safety and drug tests.