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Archaeological Technician

能源、环保、农业·能源、地质

Archaeological technicians in land-development industries (energy, environment, agriculture) conduct field surveys, excavations, artifact conservation, and ensure regulatory compliance for cultural heritage protection.

Daily work

  • 01Conduct archaeological surveys using tools like shovel testing and Luoyang spade to identify strata and remains.
  • 02Excavate test pits layer by layer according to standards, recording coordinates and stratigraphic context of artifacts.
  • 03Clean, sort, and preliminarily identify unearthed artifacts, filling in artifact registration forms.
  • 04Assist in photographing artifacts and drawing line drawings or site plan/profile maps.
  • 05Participate in compiling archaeological survey reports, organizing field logs and survey data.

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Field archaeology excavation and survey techniques (shovel probing, grid layout, stratigraphic excavation)
  • Artifact cleaning, conservation, and preliminary identification
  • Archaeological drawing (site plans, sections, artifact illustrations)
  • Proficiency with total station, RTK, and other surveying tools
  • Knowledge of archaeological theory and cultural chronology

Soft skills

  • Detail-oriented and patient with repetitive recording tasks
  • Teamwork and on-site communication skills
  • Physical stamina for fieldwork in harsh weather
  • Problem-solving ability (e.g., identifying feature boundaries)
  • Sense of responsibility and time management

Best suited for

Ideal for those who enjoy hands-on outdoor work, have a passion for history and artifacts, and are meticulous and organized.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those seeking quick success, disliking physical labor, lacking patience for repetitive tasks, or preferring indoor environments.

Salary (monthly)

8KMedian
Bottom 6KTop 12K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
AI Resistance5
Stability4
Growth3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
Transferability2
Lower is better
Major Relevance4
Work Intensity4
Entry Difficulty3
Education Threshold3
Competition3

MBTI Fit

ISTJESTJINTJINTPENFPESFP
High intensityStableAI-resistantMajor preferred

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.