Archaeological Technician

Terracon

. Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects .

Posted 9/29/2026part-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in archaeological fieldwork, including survey, excavation, and artifact collection, while adhering to safety and quality standards. Proficient in artifact identification and basic stratigraphy, with the ability to communicate effectively within a team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In ArchaeologyCompletion Of Archaeological Field SchoolBasic Knowledge Of Artifact IdentificationFamiliarity With Microsoft OfficeAbility To Use Global Positioning Systems

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Hard Skills

Archaeological FieldworkSurveyExcavationArtifact CollectionBasic DocumentationArtifact IdentificationSoils KnowledgeStratigraphyEquipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Global Positioning SystemsMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Safety RulesQuality StandardsPre-Task PlanningStandardized Forms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects
Participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management
Maintain quality standards on all projects
Assist with archaeological fieldwork, including survey, excavation, artifact collection and basic documentation
Conduct archaeological surveys or excavations using common archaeological tools and methods under supervision of a Crew Chief or higher
Identify artifacts and basic stratigraphy and record information on standardized forms
Assist more senior staff with other tasks as needed
Maintain equipment
Communicate basic information to the Crew Chief or Archaeologist
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field
Completion of an archaeological field school from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
Basic knowledge of artifact identification, soils, and stratigraphy
Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs
Ability to use Global Positioning Systems
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off and holidays
Education reimbursement
Various bonus programs
100 percent employee-owned company