Boatswain's Mate: Deck Ops & Small-Boat Expert

U.S. Navy; Ellettsville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill

Navy College Programs

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate position involves seamanship and deck operations essential to a ship’s crew.

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 hands-on outdoor work, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.
• Age, medical, vision and dental standards as required by Navy policy.
• Eligibility for security clearance when 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety procedures

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (for officer programs)

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate position involves seamanship and deck operations essential to a ship’s crew.

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 hands-on outdoor work, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities.