Archaeological Field Technician/TerraXplorations Temporary

TerraXplorations, Inc. is seeking contract-based Field Technicians for projects in Georgia and Florida. The hourly wage for this position ranges between $19.00 to $22.25 an hour. The rate is dependent on the project, including DOT and USFS projects. While this call is for contract-based employment, there is potential for full-time employment that would include PTO, paid holidays, and health and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Works under the supervision of a Field Director, Crew Chief, Principal Investigator, and/or Project Manager.
• Performs tasks associated with Phase I, II, and II projects, including shovel testing, excavation, photography, and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to perform strenuous work in various environmental conditions.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience performing Phase I, II, and III projects.
• Travel extensively 

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field
• One or more years of professional experience in Cultural Resource Management and/or completion of an archaeological field school.
• Basic knowledge of the requisite skills for each phase of archaeological investigations, including orienteering for the survey, hand excavation/shovel excavation techniques, documentation of field survey forms/survey areas, sample collection strategies, cursory artifact identification, and subsurface and surface feature identification.
• Familiar with Google Drive (docs, sheets), Calendar, and Email.

To apply, send a CV/resume along with a list of three professional references to [email protected], and please put “Field Tech Application” in the subject line.

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