Archaeology Field Technician

Company: System One
Location: Ooltewah
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

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Job Description:

We are currently assisting a large consulting firm with a number of summer field project and will be assisting them in hiring Field Archaeologist across the southern states. Please apply and we will reach out when the projects get finalized on their start dates.

The archaeological field technician will perform archaeological field work, lab work, or GIS work under the direction and supervision of the Senior Archaeologist. Archaeological field technicians are responsible for excavations of shovel test pits, excavation units, block excavations, site documentation, feature and artifact identification and analyses; and mapping.

Responsibilities: Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day
Ability Identify historic and pre-contact artifacts
Ability to travel
Ability to use GPS unit
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to work hours other than 8 to 5 which may include weekends and/or night shifts
Ability to conduct archaeological surveys and testing
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)

Requirements: Valid Driver's License
Good organizational skills, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and execute new tasks
Familiarity with Phase I, II, and/or III work
Minimum of three months of field experience (survey, testing, and data recovery)
Requires experience identifying and recording prehistoric resources
Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History, or a closely related field

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