Job Title: Archaeological Field Technician
Location: Austin, Texas

Type: Contract
Compensation: $20 - $27 hourly


Archeology Field Technician -

Job Description:

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