Archaeology Field Technician (on-call)

About the role

WestLand is seeking on-call Archaeology Field Technicians for its growing Arizona team. Crews work on CRM projects for private and public sector clients throughout the Southwest. Out-of-town work includes overnight stays, with per diem and single-occupancy hotel rooms provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological field work (field survey, testing, monitoring, and data recovery excavations)
• Record artifacts, features, and other manifestations using Trimble GIS
• Map archaeological features and sites, draw scaled profiles and plans
• Maintain paperwork, notes, and records
• Process and catalog artifacts and other materials under lab staff supervision
• Perform preliminary analysis and lab tasks under lab staff supervision
• File and scan records and paperwork
• Complete record searches and report tables under supervision of senior staff

Requirements

• Associates Degree or higher in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field
• Prior on-the-job archeology experience may substitute for educational requirements
• Previous experience in archaeology preferred
• Ability to conduct fieldwork for long hours in a desert environment featuring extreme temperatures, rough terrain, and potential high altitudes
• Ability to carry up to 60 pounds of equipment and supplies
• Ability to bend and kneel for long periods of time
• Ability to travel out of town for work throughout the Southwest, often on short notice and for extended periods (paid drive time, per diem and hotel provided)
• Ability to work as a member of a cohesive team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and creative environment

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field
• Prior on-the-job archeology experience may substitute for educational requirements
• Previous experience in archaeology preferred
• Ability to conduct fieldwork for long hours in a desert environment featuring extreme temperatures, rough terrain, and potential high altitudes
• Ability to carry up to 60 pounds of equipment and supplies
• Ability to bend and kneel for long periods of time
• Ability to travel out of town for work throughout the Southwest, often on short notice and for extended periods (paid drive time, per diem and hotel provided)
• Ability to work as a member of a cohesive team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and creative environment

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including 9 holidays, healthcare benefits, PTO, and 401k matching for full-time employees
• Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid possibilities are available for most roles
• A multidisciplinary environment where projects are unique, creative, and challenging
• A place where you can develop your own vision of clientele and projects, and where you get to work with our industry leaders daily
• An environment where you are set up for success
• Two-way mentorship, financial incentives to publish your work, and tuition reimbursement for ongoing educational support
• A career-path structure to assist you in reaching those next steps in your career
• A collaborative work environment where information and ideas are shared across teams
• Clear communication within the organization
• An inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome

Pay

The salary range for this position is $19.00 - $24.50 per hour.

Schedule

Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid possibilities are available for most roles.