Boatswain Mate: Deck Ops & Small-Boat Mastery

U.S. Navy; Pretty Prairie (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefits

Retirement options

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate role requiring seamanship and deck operations expertise. You will manage watch stations, operate small boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling to keep the fleet ready for operations.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with shifts at sea and in port. You will advance through qualification and training while contributing to ship safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required for enlisted roles.
• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards.
• Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman, lookout, and Boatswains Mate of the Watch.
• Operate small boats and support flight deck and amphibious operations.
• Repair and maintain deck equipment and exterior ship surfaces.
• Conduct underway replenishment and cargo handling at sea.
• Stand security watches in port and underway and participate in naval ceremonies.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Communication

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate role requiring seamanship and deck operations expertise. You will manage watch stations, operate small boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling to keep the fleet ready for operations.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with shifts at sea and in port. You will advance through qualification and training while contributing to ship safety and teamwork.