Archaeological Technician
Terracon Consultants, Inc. · terracon.com
Gahanna, Columbia +5On-sitePart-time
The job in short
Archaeological fieldwork technical support.
Details
- Found
- 5 d ago · posted 2026-10-19
- Location as listed
- Gahanna, OH, United States
- Role
- Archaeological Technician
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Provide archaeological support which may include archaeological surveys, testing, or excavations, and corresponding documentation. Adhere to strict safety standards.
• 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.
• 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.