Archaeological Field Technician - On Call

Status:     On-call 

Locations: Central, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southeast U.S.

                 (fieldwork available in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin)

ECT, a growing provider of cultural resources services, is committed to developing a strong pool of skilled, career-minded, on-call archaeological field technicians to address a significant backlog of fieldwork spanning the 2026 field season. ECT uses its on-call program to evaluate archaeological field technicians for full-time staff positions. 

The archaeological field technician performs a variety of field survey tasks under the supervision of a senior archaeologist or field supervisor. This is an on-call position, meaning assignment length will vary, and applicants are required to travel to the job sites from their home locations. 

Job Description

• Participate in Phase I, II, and III archaeological investigation
• Collect data using Esri Field Maps and Survey 123 applications 
• Prepare detailed field notes, including plan and profile drawings.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field 
• Archaeological field school experience preferable
• Preference given to those with prior CRM experience
• Non-degreed applicants with significant field experience and knowledge will also be considered

Additional Information:

• Must be able to walk up to five miles per day in sloped, heavily vegetated, or difficult terrain while carrying a 15-pound pack 
• Working in inclement weather conditions will be required
• Demonstrated work reliability
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and access to reliable transportation.
• Willingness and availability to travel, as needed
• Work is on-call, as needed. Acceptance into the qualified field technician pool/job offer is not a guarantee of hours, but the backlog is significant

 Compensation

• $20.00 to $30.00/hour, commensurate with experience. 
• Paid travel time to and from the project
• Individual hotel rooms
• Per diem and mileage reimbursed at the GSA rate with no receipts unless otherwise stipulated by contract or client. 
• Overtime in excess of 40 hours/week compensated at 1.5 × hourly rate.

Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful criteria. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.