Top 10 Jobs in Bakersfield, California: Construction & Finance

Bakersfield grew up around a field owned by a Colonel Baker in 1858 - 1859. Settlers came through, spent some time, and helped the colonel build the town in Kern County. They found oil in Kern County as well, but other industries have taken over this area. Famous for scientific agriculture and aerospace businesses, Kern County provides food crops and fibers to the wntire US and several overseas countries.

The county has experienced significant growth in its warehousing & distribution centers, its financial products purveyanhce, and its manufacturers, becuase it is a healthy railroading hub for easy transit and freight shipping.

Several large organizations, including the most popular IKEA and Target, as well as harward chains have located major distribution centers in Bakersfield and Kern County. Further, State Farm Insurance placed has California Regional Offices in the metro area to high profitability. High-tech computer aviation and cutting edge manufacturering processes have helped to diversify the local economy and keep it growing. 

• Bakersfield Jobs in Contruction
• Financial Advisor jobs - Bakersfield
• Nursing, Physician, Other Medical jobs in Bakersfield

For comparison with projected high-growth jobs listed below, local job listings offer the following frequently listed positions, with a slight decrease inlistings in December 2009 and January 2010.

1. Registered Nurses (RNs)
2. Physical Therapists
3. Administrative Assistants
4. Occupational Therapists
5. Pharmacists
6. Casual Dining Crew and Assistant Managers
7. Store Managers - Retail, coffee shops.
8. Reservoir Engineers
9. Receptionists
10. Financial Advisors

The highest demand jobs are clustered large in Healthcare and Food Servce, Clerical, Retail, and Finance.

Top High-Growth Industries projected for Bakersfield and Kern County by federal, state, and local government agencies.

1. Construction
2. Financial Activities
3. Wholesale Trade
4. Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities
5. Manufacturing
6. Leisure & Hospitality
7. Education & Health Services
8. Retail Trade
9. Government
10. Professional and Business Services

Top 10 Projected High Demand Jobs

Except for Home Heal;th Aides, this Top 10 List is made up totally of construction jobs that require apprenticeships, OJT, and/or certificate training.

1. Helpers--Carpenters
2. Roofers
3. Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
4. Home Health Aides
5. Cost Estimators
6. Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
7. Carpenters
8. Brickmasons and Blockmasons
9. Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
10. Construction Manager

The Next 10 highest in-demand jobs are Construction, Computer/IT and Health related:

1. Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
2. Plasterers and Stucco Masons
3. Electricians
4. Computer Software Engineers, Applications
5. First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
6. Construction Laborers
7. Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
8. Painters, Construction and Maintenance
9. Medical Assistants
10. Network and Computer Systems Administrators

AUTO RACING

• The Bakersfield Speedway: weekly World of Outlaws races.
• Kern County, Home of NASCAR: Kern River Speedway
• March Meet Drag Race, Famoso Drag Strip.
• California Hot Rod Reunion.

SPORTS TEAMS

•  Baseball: Bakersfield Blaze - Sam Lynn Ballpark
• Basketball: Bakersfield Jaml
• Football: Bakersfield College Renegades Football and Bakersfield High School Football
• Hockey: Bakersfield Condors
• Soccer: Bakersfield Brigade at Bakersfield Christian High School 

SPORTS VENUES

• Bakersfield Centennial Garden or Rabobank Arena Theater & Convention Center - known by both names, the arena sits on the originial site of Colonol Baker's field in whcih settlers spent some time in 1858 - 1859, when Baker created plans for the town.
• The Dome - Boxing, Kickboxing, Professional Wrestling.
• Ice Sports Center - Hockey.
• Kern County Soccer Park.
• McMurtrey Aquatic Center - Olympic-sized swimming pool
• Golfing Tours: Ben Hogan Tour, Nike Tour, PGA qualifying events, and NCAA Div. II regional tourneys. 

Native American health and business is improving in kern County as attention is given to wellness and prevention programs and literacy. Dying tribal languages in Kern County are supported by such programs.

One Native American, a Mr. Jim Andreas was sicovered in the 2000s to be the last known speaker of Pakaanil, the language of the Tubatulabal nation in the Kern River Valley. Owens Valley Career Development Center funded a grant for a Native language center in Kern County, where Native Americans are learning and spreading Pakaanii.

Other Health & Business Links:

• Carrizo Plain National Monument
• Urban Indian Health Programs Profiles and Contacts
• Walter Stiern Library - California State University Bakersfield

Standing Bear Pow Wow - yearly each summer

Bakersfield College

1801 Panorama Dr.

Bakersfield, CA 93305

661-589-3181