Boatswain’s Mate – Deck Operations & Seamanship

U.S. Navy; Commercial Point (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill

Navy College Program opportunities

Health coverage

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations specialist responsible for standing watch, operating small boats, maintaining topside gear, and supporting cargo handling and flight deck activities.

You will work outdoors in varied weather, at sea and in port, with high tempo evolutions during replenishments, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance. Pathways include BM A School in Great Lakes, on-the-job qualification, and advancement exams, with worldwide

Qualifications

• Seamanship, deck operations, watchstanding skills required.
• Ability to operate small boats and perform flight deck operations.
• Strong physical fitness and adherence to safety procedures.

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

Seamanship

Deck operations

Watchstanding

Small boat handling

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations specialist responsible for standing watch, operating small boats, maintaining topside gear, and supporting cargo handling and flight deck activities.

You will work outdoors in varied weather, at sea and in port, with high tempo evolutions during replenishments, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance. Pathways include BM A School in Great Lakes, on-the-job qualification, and advancement exams, with worldwide