Archaeological Technician

Terracon

Archaeological Technician providing support in archaeological surveys and excavations for Terracon. Assisting with documentation and maintaining quality standards during fieldwork in Houston, TX.

Posted 7/30/2026part-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in archaeological fieldwork, including survey, excavation, and artifact collection, while adhering to safety and quality standards. Proficient in using common archaeological tools and methods, with a solid foundation in artifact identification and stratigraphy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In ArchaeologyArchaeological Field School CompletionArtifact IdentificationGlobal Positioning Systems UsageMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Archaeological SurveyExcavation TechniquesArtifact CollectionBasic DocumentationStratigraphy Knowledge

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Common Archaeological ToolsGlobal Positioning Systems

Industry Keywords

Safety StandardsQuality StandardsFieldworkPre-Task Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
Responsible for assisting with archaeological fieldwork, such as survey, excavation, artifact collection and basic documentation.
Conduct archaeological surveys or excavations using common archaeological tools and methods under the supervision of a Crew Chief or higher.
Identify artifacts and basic stratigraphy, recording information on standardized forms.
Assist more senior staff with other tasks as needed.
Maintain equipment.
Communicate basic information to Crew Chief or Archaeologist.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field.
Completion of an archaeological field school from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
Basic knowledge of artifact identification, soils, and stratigraphy.
Familiar with Microsoft Office programs.
Able to use Global Positioning Systems
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
401(k) plan
paid time off
holidays
education reimbursement
various bonus programs