Boatswain's Mate: Deck Ops & Seamanship at Sea

U.S. Navy; Buckley (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ships crew. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security, keeping the fleet ready to sail and fight.

This role involves hands-on outdoor work, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy.
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelors or qualifying professional degree for officer positions; meeting age limits and medical/fitness standards is required.

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.

Job description

Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ships crew. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security, keeping the fleet ready to sail and fight.

This role involves hands-on outdoor work, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.