Archaeology Field Technician (Southwest)

Westland Resources • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Trinity Consultants is hiring on-call Archaeology Field Technicians for its Southwest teams, with positions potentially based out of the Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff, or Albuquerque offices. The technician performs construction monitoring, Class III cultural resource surveys, and data recovery excavations in outdoor field environments. The work includes identifying artifacts and cultural features, completing standardized documentation, assisting with mapping and photography, and following safety and project-specific protocols. The position calls for traditional ecological and cultural knowledge, teamwork, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with field school or other certified archaeology-related training.
• Traditional ecological and cultural knowledge relevant to project work.
• Proficiency in completing standardized archaeological documentation.
• Ability to identify artifacts and cultural features in the field.
• Ability to travel to job sites and work long days in outdoor environments.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher focused in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
• Prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities in accordance with project-specific protocols and safety regulations.
• Compile daily monitoring notes using standardized forms.
• Identify artifacts and cultural features during Class III surveys.
• Complete standardized artifact, feature, and site forms.
• Assist in mapping and photographing archaeological features and sites.
• Excavate and record cultural features using hand tools, soil screens, and leaf blowers.
• Monitor excavation of backhoe trenches and stripping areas during data recovery.
• Execute assignments as directed by the project manager, crew chief, or field director.
• Report project schedule and progress clearly and concisely to supervisors.
• Maintain compliance with all safety and procedural requirements.

Benefits

• On-call employees receive PTO based on hours worked.
• Some flexible schedule options.
• Eligible employees may participate in Trinity's 401(k) program.
• Two-way mentorship.
• Financial incentives to publish work.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career-path structure to support career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED