Rugged West Texas Archaeology Field Tech (Lodging Provided)

System One; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,042,000 - 37,195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Overtime

Hotel accommodations

Job summary

System One is hiring Archaeological Field Technicians for a large cultural resource survey outside Fort Stockton, Texas. The project covers about 90,000 acres with an initial 12-day field session in August, then long-term work starting November.

The role involves surveying rugged terrain, recording sites, and assisting with mapping, photography, and artifact identification. Lodging is provided, with overtime expected during long-term field operations lasting seven to eight months.

Qualifications

• Experience with pedestrian survey and shovel testing.
• Physically demanding field work in remote terrain.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Preference for West Texas, New Mexico or Southwest experience.

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

Pedestrian survey experience

Shovel testing

Site documentation

Safety procedures

Team coordination

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 covers about 90,000 acres with an initial 12-day field session in August, then long-term work starting November.

The role involves surveying rugged terrain, recording sites, and assisting with mapping, photography, and artifact identification. Lodging is provided, with overtime expected during long-term field operations lasting seven to eight months.