Archaeological Field Technician

Dudek

. Conduct archaeological surveys, excavations, and construction monitoring .

Posted 10/28/2026part-timeSanta Barbara • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting archaeological surveys and excavations while effectively communicating with construction and Native American personnel. Proficient in documenting resources and maintaining detailed logs in various field environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In ArchaeologyArchaeological Survey ExperienceField School CertificationGPS Equipment OperationESRI Collector Experience

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Hard Skills

Archaeological ExcavationArtifact IdentificationResource RecordationPedestrian SurveyTesting/EvaluationMonitoringScientific PhotographyMeasurementConstruction MonitoringBuried Resource Identification

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

GPS EquipmentCamerasTabletsESRI CollectorField Maps

Certifications & Qualifications

Field School CertificationValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

ArchaeologyAnthropologyConstruction MonitoringCalifornia ArchaeologyDesert WestPacific NorthwestMid-AtlanticOutdoor Field EnvironmentsEnvironmental ConditionsTravel Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct archaeological surveys, excavations, and construction monitoring
Communicate on site with construction and Native American personnel during archaeological monitoring
Maintain daily logs with detailed construction activities, communications, and future plans
Communicate with crew leaders to confirm instructions and site-specific information during survey work
Perform scientific photography, measurement, artifact identification, and resource recordation
Identify buried resources and document them effectively during excavation
Work collaboratively with archaeological field teams
Travel to project locations across Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Santa Cruz Counties
Work in outdoor field environments and, as needed, office-based or remote office settings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field
Valid driver's license
Active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment
Ability to safely operate a 4WD vehicle
Ability to carry equipment and supplies up to 40 lbs. and walk or hike for long hours during fieldwork
Willingness to travel to project locations for several consecutive days
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check
Completed accredited field school certification preferred
Previous archaeological survey experience in California, the Desert West, the Pacific Northwest and/or the Mid-Atlantic preferred
Experience recording a variety of site and isolate types preferred
Experience with pedestrian survey, testing/evaluation, and monitoring preferred
Ability to safely accommodate difficult weather and environmental conditions preferred
Ability to operate GPS equipment, cameras, and tablets preferred
Knowledge of and experience using ESRI Collector and/or Field Maps preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan
Sick leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Optional medical benefits, subject to minimum hours worked during the 12-month look-back measurement period
Optional ESOP participation, subject to minimum hours worked during the 12-month look-back measurement period
Employee ownership culture
Equal employment opportunities and inclusive workplace