Archaeological Field Technician (Nashville, TN) at Michael Baker International

Planning Practice

We create, integrate, visualize, and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities, and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.

What We’re Looking For

Michael Baker International is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians for upcoming archaeological investigations in Tennessee and adjacent states. These are temporary field assignments.

This role requires onsite field work M-F. The successful candidates will be within a 5-hour drive of Tennessee.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR OR TAKE OVER SPONSORSHIP OF AN EMPLOYMENT VISA FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AT THIS TIME.

What You’ll Do

• Perform a variety of field-related tasks including mapping, writing field notes, and taking photographs
• Excavate and screen soils
• Identify cultural features and artifacts
• Maintain equipment and supplies
• Assist in archaeological reconnaissance surveys and shovel testing
• Assist in compass navigation
• Assist in the further delineation of archaeological sites identified during survey via intensive shovel testing and/or excavation of larger test units
• Assist in survey and/or site set-up (e.g., site clearing, grid establishment)
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology (Archaeology) or closely related discipline (e.g., geomorphology, history) preferred
• 1-2 years of related experience; applicants with archaeological field school and/or previous cultural resource management experience preferred
• Ability to work as part of a team or individually as necessary as well as to write legibly
• Ability to take direction to the satisfaction of the Crew Chief or Field Supervisor
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and be willing to travel

Physical Demands

Field: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The successful candidate must be able to walk and/or hike over various terrains, sometimes over great distances (average daily walking distances up to 2 miles), while carrying both personal and company equipment (e.g., shovels, screens). They must be able to lift heavy loads (e.g., soil-filled buckets) up to 50 lbs. The job requires repeated bending, lifting, screening, kneeling, digging, etc.

Work Environment

Field: A standard field workday runs in 8-day sessions, 10 hours per day, in all seasons. Additional hours may be required in the evening for paperwork review or landowner coordination. The work environment is typically outdoors, and sometimes under adverse weather conditions requiring appropriate clothing (e.g., work boots, rain gear, cold-weather gear). At minimum, Field Supervisors are required to have the following personal field tools: backpack, compass, English/Metric tape measure, trowel (e.g., Marshalltown), line level, clip board, pencils, and work gloves.

Compensation

The approximate compensation rate for this position is $25 per hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. *There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.