Waste Stream Coordinator (Summer 2026-2027) South Pole

Centennial, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 500 - 750

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 positions 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.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: Valid Drivers License and passport valid for six months after end of contract.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent

OTHER: US citizenship or permanent residency required.

Gana-AYoo 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-AYoo Services Corporation 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.

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POSITION: Waste Stream Coordinator SEASON: Austral Summer (Oct - Feb)LOCATION: South Pole Station AntarcticaSECTOR/DEPT: Six Mile LLC AntarcticaESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for collecting processing and loading solid waste and recyclables for shipment to Port Hueneme CA on annua...