Archaeology Field Technician (On-Call)

Westland Resources • Reno, NV

3d • $22 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Consultants is hiring Archaeology Field Technicians and Senior Archaeology Field Technicians in Reno, Nevada. Archaeology Field/Laboratory Technicians conduct surveys, testing, and data-recovery excavations in the field, as well as related laboratory work when needed. The work includes pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, processing and cataloging materials, database entry for artifact collections, preliminary artifact analysis, and maintaining the archaeological library and laboratory organization.

The role requires archaeological field and laboratory experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The hourly wage range is $22.00–$34.50, depending on education and experience. This is an on-call position. On-call employees receive PTO based on hours worked, have some flexible schedule options, and are eligible to participate in Trinity's 401(k) program.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
• Related archaeological field and laboratory experience.
• Traditional ecological and cultural knowledge relevant to project work.
• Ability to identify artifacts and cultural features in the field.
• Proficiency in completing standardized archaeological documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively as part of a cohesive team.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Completion of an archaeology field school program strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pedestrian surveys and excavate shovel test probes.
• Map shovel test probes and survey transects using handheld devices.
• Record fieldwork methods and findings on field forms.
• Photograph fieldwork, sites, and other subjects as needed.
• Record archaeological sites under supervision.
• Maintain and organize field equipment.
• Conduct construction monitoring and follow safety guidance when working around heavy equipment.
• Survey existing collections to determine processing stage and assess completion.
• Apply repository requirements for preparation, handling, and storage of archaeological project collections.
• Synthesize findings and complete curation tasks according to repository agreements.
• Handle, clean, label, treat, and store artifacts using techniques appropriate to each artifact type.
• Meet deadlines and project budgets as directed by the Project Manager or Laboratory Director.
• Verbally report collection schedules and progress to the Laboratory Director.
• Translate analysts' needs for artifact preparation and organize materials for analysis.
• Retrieve artifacts from the main collection and organize them for analysis.
• Perform preliminary analysis and sorting as directed by analysts.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Inventory laboratory and field equipment and report damages, needs, and shortages.
• Process and catalog materials, enter artifact collections into the database, and support preliminary artifact analysis and laboratory organization.

Benefits

• On-call employees receive PTO based on hours worked.
• Some flexible schedule options are available.
• 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 development.
• Multidisciplinary projects and opportunities to work with industry leaders.
• Collaborative work environment with clear and frequent communication and shared information and ideas.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree