Archeological Technician

Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Perform tests and sampling of environmental materials including air, groundwater, building materials, and noise. Operates field monitoring equipment. Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation systems. May assist with asbestos surveys, abatement projects and Phase I preliminary site assessments. Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and analysis. Tabulate and prepare data for written reports. Cleans and maintains field monitoring equipment. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Independently perform routine field tasks associated with excavation, including documenting and cataloging, note taking, photographic documentation.
• Participate in and support routine laboratory tasks including washing and cataloging artifacts, creating inventories, processing records and associated documents.
• Conduct background research including accessing the Sites Atlas and other on-line information resources.
• Understands and can help complete curation requirements.
• Contribute to reporting by creating intelligible, technically appropriate written content.
• 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.

Requirements:

• College degree in Anthropology or closely related field.
• Previous field and laboratory experience including the equivalent of at least one year of full-time job experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Ability to travel overnight, sometimes for multiple consecutive days.
• Ability to clearly express technical information in written format.

Preferred:

• Graduate degree; demonstrable familiarity with at least one artifact material category; active participation in the Louisiana Archaeological Society, or other professional association.

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.50 - $32.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Orleans, LA 70123