Boatswain's Mate: Deck Ops & Seamanship

U.S. Navy; Waynesburg (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Healthcare benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking a Boatswains Mate to serve as a seamanship and deck operations expert aboard ships.

You will handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. Expect outdoor work in varied weather, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and deck operations.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards.
• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, citizenship/residency as required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted roles; a bachelor's or qualifying degree for officer programs.
• Ability to pass medical, vision, and physical standards, with age and background checks.

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.

Skills

Seamanship

Deck operations

Watchstanding

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officer programs

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking a Boatswains Mate to serve as a seamanship and deck operations expert aboard ships.

You will handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. Expect outdoor work in varied weather, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and deck operations.