West Texas Archaeology Field Technician | Lodging Included

System One; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided hotel accommodations

Job summary

System One is hiring Archaeological Field Technicians for a large cultural resource survey outside Fort Stockton, Texas. Initial 12-day field session in mid-to-late August with anticipated long-term work beginning in November.

The project covers ~90,000 acres; responsibilities include surveys, shovel tests, site documentation, and mapping. Lodging provided; overtime expected; approx. 50 positions available.

Qualifications

• 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 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

Pedestrian survey

Shovel testing

Site documentation

Site mapping

Photography

Artifact identification

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in archaeology/anthropology

Job description

System One is hiring Archaeological Field Technicians for a large cultural resource survey outside Fort Stockton, Texas. Initial 12-day field session in mid-to-late August with anticipated long-term work beginning in November.

The project covers ~90,000 acres; responsibilities include surveys, shovel tests, site documentation, and mapping. Lodging provided; overtime expected; approx. 50 positions available.