Waste Stream Coordinator (Summer 2026-2027) - South Pole

Gana-A'Yoo, Limited; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation (GSC) seeks a Waste Stream Coordinator for Austral Summer at South Pole Station, Antarctica. Duties include waste collection, processing and loading for shipment, operation of heavy equipment, and support to the Spill Team.

You will work outdoors most of the time and adhere to ASC safety and QA standards. Requirements include remote-site living experience, equipment operation, and the ability to deploy to Antarctica for the contract length; US citizenship or

Qualifications

• Experience living on remote job site
• Equipment operating experience
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery
• Able to stand for up to 12 hours daily
• Must pass physical qualification assessment
• Able to deploy to Antarctica for length of contract
• Possible travel to spill school within the US

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and load solid waste and recyclables for shipment to Port Hueneme, CA on the annual shipping vessel
• Operate front-end loaders, skid steers, articulating forklift, balers, and industrial tub wood grinder
• Perform truck weigh station duties during vessel operations
• Regularly use cargo straps, banding, pallet jacks, and power tools
• Provide ancillary support to station Spill Team and after-hours/possible night shift duties
• Maintain safety and quality assurance as per ASC requirements
• Work in a diverse, dynamic team and in outdoor settings ~70% of the time

Job description

POSITION

Waste Stream Coordinator

SEASON

Austral Summer (Oct - Feb)

LOCATION

South Pole Station Antarctica

SECTOR/DEPT

Six Mile, LLC Antarctica

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for collecting, processing, and loading solid waste and recyclables for shipment to Port Hueneme, CA on annual shipping vessel.
• Operation of front-end loaders, skid steers, and articulating forklift, as well as several types of industrial balers and an industrial tub wood grinder
• Perform truck weigh station duties during vessel operations
• Regular use of cargo straps, banding, pallet jacks, and power tools.
• Position requires constant physical activity, including bending, consistently lifting and carrying 50 - 70 lbs, reaching and gripping.
• Perform ancillary support to station Spill Team, including on-call duties after hours and possible night shift duties.
• Agrees with and adheres to the Standard Operating Procedures and tasking responsibilities of the Waste department.
• Able to work in a team unit composed of diverse personalities.
• Displays self-motivation in physically challenging and atypical work environment; position is comprised of approximately 70% outdoor tasking
• Able to maintain flexibility and positive attitude in a dynamic, fast-paced work setting
• Performs duties in support of Operations Division metrics (as provided by supervisor)
• Supports the achievement of ASC metrics, whether metrics are directly or indirectly, effected by this position's work activities
• Complies with all ASC Environmental Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance, requirements and goals. Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation
• Works to achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments
• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace

Perform Other Duties As Required

Reports to Manager, Solid Waste

Requirements

• Experience living on remote job site
• Equipment operating experience
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery
• Able to stand for up to 12 hours daily
• Must be able to lift the safety regulation maximum and perform functions requiring repetitive motion required
• Must pass physical qualification assessment
• Able to deploy to Antarctica for length of contract
• Possible travel to spill school within the US

Preferred

• Previous USAP Waste Management experience
• Previous deployment to Antarctica

EDUCATION

High school education or GED.

High school diploma or equivalent.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Valid Driver's License and passport valid for six months after end of contract.

OTHER

US citizenship or permanent residency required.

Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation (GSC) an Alaska Native Corporation has offered outstanding Janitorial and Food Services for over 10 years. GSC has an exceptional record for providing food and janitorial services with ongoing contracts in many facility types, such as, military training facilities, emergency management centers and temporary and field sites.

A prerequisite of employment for this position is to successfully gain a favorable Elevated Background Investigation (EBI) result prior to deployment. Candidates hired for this position will be required to complete; online forms, written forms, fingerprint cards and provide additional details and information as request by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Personnel Security office.

We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers.

If you require assistance in the application process, please contact us at: Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

EEO is the Law poster.