On Call Archaeological Field Technician

WSP
Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Seattle
Workplace: OnsitePart timeUSD 30 - 50 hourlyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Independent work","Team collaboration","Problem solving","Adaptability"]

Provide field support for archaeological projects across Nevada, Oregon, and Utah, performing Class III archaeological survey work. Conduct pedestrian and shovel test surveys, and use topographic maps, aerial photos, and ESRI Arc Field Maps GPS data collection tools to locate, test, record, map, and evaluate sites and artifacts. Work long hours in remote, difficult environments, follow health and safety standards, and collaborate respectfully with diverse field teams.

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On Call Archaeological Field Technician

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Job Summary

Provide field support for archaeological projects across Nevada, Oregon, and Utah, performing Class III archaeological survey work. Conduct pedestrian and shovel test surveys, and use topographic maps, aerial photos, and ESRI Arc Field Maps GPS data collection tools to locate, test, record, map, and evaluate sites and artifacts. Work long hours in remote, difficult environments, follow health and safety standards, and collaborate respectfully with diverse field teams.
Location: Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Part time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide technical support using archaeological and anthropological field techniques to locate, test, record, map, and evaluate archaeological sites.
  • •Support field surveys through pedestrian surveys and shovel test surveys.
  • •Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, and ESRI Arc Field Maps GPS data collection software to conduct survey work.
  • •Work long hours in difficult or remote environments in varying weather conditions while following health and safety standards.
  • •Collaborate effectively with diverse teams, accept direction, maintain a positive attitude, and plan and execute assignments with minimal instruction.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 30 - 50 hourly
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement SavingsPaid LeavePaid Parental

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline.
  • •5–7+ years of archaeological field experience, including previous CRM field experience or academic archaeological field school.
  • •Knowledge of equipment, technology, and paperwork used to record and document archaeological sites and artifacts.
  • •Ability to work independently to plan and execute personal assignments with minimal instruction.
  • •Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a drug test and background check.
Experience:5+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline
Skills:CommunicationIndependent workTeam collaborationProblem solvingAdaptability
Licenses:Driver’s license
Certifications:CPR/First Aid
Tech Stack:ESRI Arc Field Maps

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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