Dauterive Contractors

Dauterive Contractors is a business that can perform a multitude of services. These services include specialized marine transport, herbicide application, seismic drilling, construction work and coastal restoration projects and Dirt Pit development.

• We can supply Air boats, Marsh Buggies, Swamp Buggies, Track machines capable of traversing a variety of terrains and the experienced personnel that are required for their operation
• Aluminum work boats, powered by twin outboards, of various lengths and widths, open decks and with/without cabins attached.
• Louisiana Clearwater, a division of Dauterive Contractors, provides herbicide application to control unwanted vegetation on land and water
• Our Louisiana licensed wetlands nursery maintains plantings required for coastal restoration projects.
• We have amphibious excavators that are capable of working in marine environments, along with bulldozers, excavators and dump trucks for construction work. With this equipment we are capable of performing land clearing leveling, dike construction bulk heading, foundation pads, dirt pits and mechanical dredging.
• Dauterive is also capable of moving heavy equipment. We are able to truck heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers or pay loaders, along with any other trucking needs.   
• Dauterive performs airboat operator training. We have provided this training for over 20 years to agencies such as the Louisiana State governement, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Iberia Parish Sheriff's department and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
• Utilizing our wide variety of specialized transportation resources, we have the equipment and personnel to assist in Search and Rescue efforts on very short notice.
• Our wide variety of resources can also be utilized for salvage operations to retrieve equipment or vessels that are sunken or stuck.