Crew Technicians - South Dakota

About the role

As a Crew Technician, reporting to the Project Director and Crew Lead, you will support archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, and other field activities. The ideal candidate would be highly motivated, attentive to fine details, well organized and have solid interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting archaeological survey, testing and data recovery
• Recording artifacts, features, collection units, and other observations using GPS, Field Maps, Survey123, or similar field data-collection tools.
• Completing field forms accurately and concisely
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to survey up to 10 hours a day in rugged terrain under a variety of weather conditions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 months of archaeological field experience; survey, monitoring, testing, and/or data recovery experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to project locations throughout South Dakota and perform physically demanding fieldwork in rugged terrain and varying weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills, positive attitude, and willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• Completion of an archaeological field school preferred.

Benefits

• Lodging provided during field sessions
• $68 food allowance for each workday requiring lodging (no receipts required)
• Eligible to accrue PTO hours

Pay

Compensation: $21 - $26 per hour depending upon experience. Overtime is paid in accordance with state and federal law.

Schedule

• Fieldwork planned to begin October 14, 2026, and continue through November 2026, with possibility of extending longer
• Fieldwork currently planned around 8-day field sessions followed by 6 days off, but schedule may be adjusted based on project needs and field conditions
• Crews will stay near Newcastle, Wyoming or Custer, South Dakota
• Fieldwork will include pedestrian cultural resource inventory, site monitoring, and site evaluation