Arizona - Archaeological Field Technician

Arizona - Archaeological Field Technician

$22 - $28/hour DOE. Our on-call staff are eligible for employer matching 401k, and spot bonus programs.

United States, Arizona, Phoenix

Posted:
Apr 09, 2026

Pinyon Environmental, Inc., located in Lakewood, Colorado, and Tempe, Arizona, seeks on‑call archaeological technicians to join our archaeological resource program. The successful candidate will conduct Class I and Class III surveys, construction monitoring, and assist with reporting, curation of report materials, and other project‑related duties as assigned. Experience in Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado is preferred. The fieldwork schedule will generally be 8 days on, 6 days off (Wednesday to Wednesday).

Per diem will be $55 per day and hotel rooms will be provided; if camping is required, per diem will be adjusted.

• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field
• Ability to conduct pedestrian inventory up to 8 miles per day carrying 40 pounds of gear
• Be able to safely perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions
• Knowledge/experience with anticipated/typical Colorado Plateau cultural resources
• 12 months of experience conducting Class III Cultural Resource Inventories
• Knowledge of Section 106, Section 4(f) Compliance, ARPA, NAGPRA, Antiquities Act, and relevant state legislation
• Knowledge of field data collection and site forms
• Field crew supervisory or field director experience
• Technical writing and document review
• Ability to travel
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of colleagues
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Completion of a field school preferred
• Applicants will be required to pass a background check prior to employment

Our on‑call staff are eligible for employer matching 401k, and spot bonus programs.

Pinyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.