Archaeological Field Technician
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
09-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At EXP were driven to explore and preserve the worlds cultural and historical heritage. As a team of archaeologists scientists and field professionals we bring together diverse expertise to uncover and protect the past. Here youll join a team that values collaboration innovation and stewardship of our shared history. We believe in empowering our people fostering safety and integrity and delivering meaningful results for our clients and communities. To be a part of EXP means contributing to something greaterpreserving the legacy of human civilization.
Are you ready to dig into your future
Be our next Archaeological Field Technician in the Southwest or Midwest.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
As an Archaeological Field Technician youll assist archaeologists in the field with excavation survey and documentation of archaeological sites. Youll be part of a team working in remote environments contributing to the discovery and preservation of cultural resources.
Your responsibilities include:
- Excavation: Dig test pits or trenches screen soil and carefully recover artifacts.
- Survey: Conduct ground and aerial surveys to identify archaeological sites.
- Documentation: Record findings through detailed notes photographs maps and forms.
- Artifact handling: Clean catalog label and bag artifacts and samples.
- Data organization: Organize field notes and data for analysis and reporting.
What you bring to the table
- Bachelors degree in Anthropology or Archaeology.
- Completion of an accredited archaeological field school.
- Valid drivers license.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Proficiency with GPS total stations and digital data recording systems.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Physical ability to hike long distances and carry loads up to 30 pounds.
- Attention to detail resourcefulness and a positive attitude.
Work environment
- Fieldwork in remote areas with exposure to outdoor elements wildlife rough terrain and extreme temperatures.
- Close collaboration with field crews and supervision by a field supervisor or principal archaeologist.
- Physically demanding tasks including digging hiking and carrying equipment.
- Overnight travel and extended stays required; some projects may involve camping in remote environments.
The pay rate for this position is $25/hr. with eligibility for overtime.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Computer Hardware
- Customer Service
- Hand Tools
- Computer Networking
- Field Service
- POS
- Windows
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Service Technician Experience
- Merchandising
- Project Coordination
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Our story With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments. Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its en ... View more
