Archaeology Field Technician (Southwest)
About The Position
Trinity Consultants is hiring on-call Archaeology Field Technicians for its Southwest teams. The position performs construction monitoring, Class III cultural resource surveys, and data recovery excavations in the field. Technicians identify artifacts and cultural features, complete standardized documentation, assist with mapping and photography, and follow safety and project-specific protocols. The work calls for traditional ecological and cultural knowledge, teamwork, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outdoor environment. The role may be based out of a Trinity office in Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff, or Albuquerque.
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 with a focus in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
- Prior related experience is strongly preferred.
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 are available.
- Eligible employees may participate in Trinity's 401K program.
- Two-way mentorship.
- Financial incentives to publish work.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- A career-path structure to help employees reach the next steps in their career.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
