Drywall Finishers/ Journeyman & Apprentices

17 Oct 2025
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We have Union jobs available for DRYWALL FINISHERS/ TAPERS in Bakersfield and surrounding areas. We are looking for people with experience in Taping as a drywall finisher, if you are a Journeyman or apprentice Drywall Finisher / Taper. Here is what we have to offer.

Starting Rate with no experience: $23.10 hr. + $1.90 vacation pay

Journeyman level $54.40 Per. Hour

Journeyman Rate @ $49.33 hr. + $5.07 hr. vacation pay = $54.40 Per Hour

Benefits: Support of a Union that is recognized Internationally. At no cost to you, Health

Insurance for you and your family, Pension Plan, Vacation Pay, 401K and Training.

Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age

Ability to pass a drug screen

Social Security card (or documentation that states your legal to work in the USA)

Personal transportation

Physically able to do the job

After you are hired you will be required to join the IUPAT DC36 Local Union 1136.

Always conduct yourself in a Safe and professional manner .

You are expected to show up ready to work early EVERY DAY.

Long pants, work boots, and shirts with sleeves are required.

How to apply: Answer the Questions Below, E-mail the entire page to

jpineda@dc36jatc.org

Do not call until you have completed the questions below and E-mailed the answers.

Contact Persons: Janet Pineda (626)475-0288 jpineda@dc36jatc.org

Type your answers next to the questions. You will receive an E-mail confirming we received your

information in 1 to 2 business days with a ZOOM link for a quick Orientation Class.

Please have your NAME on the outgoing message.

1. Your Name:

2. Your Address:

3. Your Cell phone number:

4. E-Mail address:

5. Do you have reliable personal transportation?

6. Do you have a driver’s license?

7. Can you pass a drug test?

8. Is there any reason you will not be able to go to work.

9. Do you have your Social Security card? (or documentation that states you are legal to work in

the USA) DO NOT Send it, we just want to know if you have it to show the company when you

get hired.

10. What do you know how to do, be specific. For example: I can Run The Bazooka, Hand Tape,

Detail, coat metal, run the box, hang drywall

11. Do you have any Safety or Equipment Certifications?

12. What Drywall companies have you worked for and for how long?

You will be asked to describe your Drywall Finishing / Taping Experience. It is important not to

overstate your experience; we are professionals at Drywall Finishing and we will know very quickly if

you have exaggerated.

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