Boatswain Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Ops

U.S. Navy; Llano (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill

Navy Training Programs

Health Benefits

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, standing watches as helmsman and lookout while ensuring the upkeep of deck equipment and exterior surfaces. You will support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and naval ceremonies, contributing to ship readiness.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with team coordination, including leadership opportunities as you advance and gain qualifications across seamanship and deck duties.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment standards including citizenship eligibility, age and medical fitness.
• Enlisted positions require HS diploma or equivalent; officers require a bachelor’s or qualifying degree.

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

HS diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officer programs

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, standing watches as helmsman and lookout while ensuring the upkeep of deck equipment and exterior surfaces. You will support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and naval ceremonies, contributing to ship readiness.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with team coordination, including leadership opportunities as you advance and gain qualifications across seamanship and deck duties.