Acadian Contractors, Inc. continues to grow!

ABOUT US
Acadian Contractors is located in Abbeville, Louisiana on the Vermillion River. We opened our doors in 1973 and have grown to become one of the busiest, most in-demand, accurate and stable companies in the industry. Even so – most people have still never heard of us. Why do we remain one of the best kept secrets in oilfield construction? That’s simple… If you don’t make mistakes… you don’t make headlines.

We pride ourselves on treating all of our employees with respect, rewarding those who live up to expectations and providing the safest workplace and the highest standards when it comes to tools, technology and equipment. Our team works in over 100,000 square feet of fabrication shops located on 125 acres of yard on both sides of the Vermillion River with 2 water access slips, all just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. This allows us to do big, long-term jobs with ease and accuracy.

GREAT BENEFITS!
Health Insurance  – Cafeteria Plan – Paid Vacation – Sick Leave – Short & Long Term Disability – Safety Incentive Program

SECOND TO NONE SAFETY RECORD
Our commitment to safety is passionate and not just lip service to make a press release sound pretty…
Safety is a Top Priority at Acadian Contractors, Inc.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT
Promote from within policy. Average Acadian employee tenure: 18 years

• What you'll do
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• The Construction Laborer position requires the person to demonstrate the ability to follow directions and ask pertinent questions when required.
• The laborer must be willing to learn industry terms, work practices, use of tools, and skills that will allow them to assist other personnel as needed.
• The laborer must report to work on time and as scheduled and maintain a professional working relationship with co-workers and supervisors and stay productive throughout the workday.
• Unload tools, prepare building site materials, stack building materials, and set up equipment
• Ensure regulated and proper headgear, earplugs, gloves, safety glasses, and clothing are worn
• Participate in JSA development & review
• Follow project instructions from construction manager or supervisor
• Direct traffic safely around the construction or road maintenance site (spotting)
• Perform duties as a Firewatch, when necessary
• Maintain a positive attitude with internal and external customers by providing quality customer service.
• Help equipment operator, riggers, and other skilled labor when necessary.
• Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards.
• Load or unload construction materials.
• Put together and take apart temporary structures, such as scaffolding.
• Remove, fill, or compact earth.
• Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary.

• Education
  • Preferably high school diploma or equivalent
• What you need to know
  
  • Preferably 3-6 months minimum experience in fabrication/construction
  • Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks
  • Able to work independently or as an active member of a team