Boatswain’s Mate: Deck Ops & Ship Handling

U.S. Navy; Tahoe City (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy in the United States seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations across ships. You will stand watches, operate small boats, maintain deck equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and security tasks.

This role emphasizes teamwork on the deck, hands-on outdoor work in varied conditions, and opportunities to develop leadership skills as you advance through training and qualifications.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: 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 that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
• Medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards.
• Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening.
• Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs.
• Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator.
• Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

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

U.S. Navy in the United States seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations across ships. You will stand watches, operate small boats, maintain deck equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and security tasks.

This role emphasizes teamwork on the deck, hands-on outdoor work in varied conditions, and opportunities to develop leadership skills as you advance through training and qualifications.