Archaeological Field Technician

ERM

Archaeological Field Technician conducting Class III cultural resources inventory in Nevada and Idaho. Working outdoors on variable terrain for a sustainability consultancy.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeElko • Idaho, Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $73,986 - $94,910 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct intensive pedestrian Class III archaeological survey under the direction of a Crew Chief and/or Principal Investigator.
Walk systematic survey transects, often covering 10 or more miles per day across uneven, remote, and/or undeveloped terrain.
Identify, document, and record cultural resources, including prehistoric and historic artifacts, features, sites, isolated finds, and other cultural materials.
Accurately complete field forms, site records, isolate records, daily logs, and other project documentation.
Use GPS units, tablets, maps, aerial imagery, and other field equipment to navigate survey areas and record resource locations.
Assist with mapping archaeological sites, features, artifact concentrations, survey boundaries, and environmental conditions.
Take clear and accurate field photographs of cultural resources, landscapes, survey conditions, and project areas.
Conduct limited archaeological testing, as directed, and accurately document testing methods, locations, soil and stratigraphic conditions, artifacts, and other observations needed to support site evaluation and reporting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology or related field, preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in archaeological field surveying, preferred.
Archaeological field school a plus.
Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain.
Ability to work weekends and over 40 hours per week when needed.
Working knowledge of archaeological survey protocols.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Life & disability insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Archaeological SurveyingCultural Resource IdentificationField DocumentationSite MappingLimited Archaeological Testing

Soft Skills

Ability to Work OutdoorsAdaptability to Weather ConditionsTeam Collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AnthropologyArchaeological Field School