Laborer - South Louisiana

Laborer - South Louisiana and Surrounding Area

Orion is seeking a hardworking and dependable Construction Laborer local to Southern Louisiana to support our field construction operations on marine and heavy civil projects throughout the region. Our Laborers perform hands‑on work supporting the construction of docks, wharves, ports, marine terminals, bridges, bulkheads, pile driving, marine foundations, and other waterfront infrastructure. This position works alongside Pile Drivers, Carpenters, Welders, Crane and Equipment Operators, and field leadership in active marine construction environments.

At Orion, safety comes first, teamwork matters, and skilled tradespeople are an essential part of our success. We offer the opportunity to learn, grow your skills, and build a long‑term career as part of a team constructing critical infrastructure across Southern Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.

This position is accountable for providing support to skilled craft workers at marine project locations for Orion. Incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of tasks for Welders, Pipe fitters/Carpenters, and other skilled workers. Typically, they will work closely with a Barge Foreman, Crane Operator, Boat Captain, Welders, Laborers, and other site field personnel.

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, most importantly with each built upon the all‑important foundation of Integrity.

• Works as assigned by the Barge Foreman to ensure the successful completion of on‑going or new marine construction projects.
• Assists skilled craft workers such as Welders, Pipe fitters/Carpenters, or other skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties.
• Moves work pieces, tools, and supplies manually or by hand truck.
• Lifts, moves, holds, or clamps work pieces to table, into jigs, or into position as directed, either manually or by using hoist, pry bars, wrenches, hammer, or wedges.
• Cleans work pieces to remove impurities such as slag, rust, and grease using wire brush, portable grinder, hand scraper, or chemical solutions.
• Connects hoses from hand torch to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders or connects cables from power source to electrode holder and work piece or fixture.
• Starts gasoline engines to activate electric generators.
• Removes tags and moves finished work.
• Attaches grappling equipment to objects prior to movement by crane.

• Bolts, nails, aligns, and blocks up under forms.
• Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
• Levels earth to fine grade specifications using pick and shovel.
• Smooths and finishes freshly poured cement or concrete using float, trowel, or screed.
• Positions joints, aligns, and seals pipe sections.
• Erects scaffolding, shoring, and braces.
• Mops, brushes, or spreads paints or bituminous compounds over surfaces for protection.
• Sprays materials such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco through hose to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
• Performs various tasks involving dexterous use of hands and tools such as demolishing buildings, sawing lumber, dismantling forms, removing projection from concrete, mounting pipe hangers, and cutting and attaching insulation material.

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co‑workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as…