Archaeology Field Technician
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field is required.
- At least six months of archaeological field experience or field school experience is required.
- Experience performing archaeological survey and excavation is required.
- Ability to work in diverse, often difficult terrain, including hiking up to 5 to 10 miles per day to and from project areas, is required.
- Verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Ability to work well with others and contribute proactively to a project team is required.
- Attention to detail and detailed note-taking skills are required.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Ability to operate GPS units and navigate using USGS maps or aerial photography and a compass is preferred.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions is required.
- Ability to understand and comply with company safety standards is required.
- Access to a laptop or computer to complete timesheets, expense reports, and office tasks is required.
- Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to bona fide medical and religious exemptions.
- Ability to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion is required.
- Successful completion of fit-for-work testing, including drug and alcohol testing, is required.
- Ability to work approximately 45 to 50 hours per week in a temporary, part-time position is required.
- Conduct archaeological pedestrian surveys.
- Collect archaeological data, including GPS data, photographs, site forms, site sketches, and artifact sketches.
- Perform subsurface testing or artifact identification.
- Measure and fully record artifacts.
- Prepare high-quality field notes.
- Work as a team member or independently, as required by the job.
- Perform other duties as requested.
- Travel overnight or during the day as needed to support fieldwork.
- Work outdoors in variable weather conditions, including inclement weather.
- Undertake long-term remote camping when required by a project.
- Communicate interest in temporary post-field office work to the field director or crew chief; such opportunities are at the discretion of the Project Field Director and Principal Investigator.
- Residence in Arizona, Texas, or New Mexico is highly preferred but not required.
About the company
True Environmental provides consulting and engineering, water and wastewater management, testing and analytical services, and remediation. It coordinates these services to deliver integrated environmental solutions across the project lifecycle, from planning and design to testing and on-site remediation. Led by veteran environmental engineer Jim Stamatis, the company combines broad end-market experience with hands-on leadership. Its goal is to grow into a comprehensive environmental services organization that handles diverse client needs—from regulatory planning to remediation—through interdisciplinary expertise.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Ensero closed by May 22, 2026, proving True can complete cross-border acquisitions.
- Padre joined May 14, 2025, adding natural resources and geoenvironmental work for public clients.
- GKY joined December 19, 2024, strengthening water resources engineering and policy capabilities.
What critics are saying
- Serial acquisitions create integration risk across cultures, systems, and billing processes.
- Each bolt-on increases goodwill and leverage, pressuring margins if project demand softens.
- A failed integration destroys Halle Capital’s platform thesis and exit multiples.
What makes True Environmental unique
- Jim Stamatis built True around founder- and employee-owned environmental rollups, not pure staffing.
- Ensero, Padre, and GKY broaden True across water, remediation, and natural resources.
- Halle Capital supplies acquisition capital, enabling rapid ownership transitions and bolt-on consolidation.
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