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

U.S. Navy; Pembroke (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Health coverage

Retirement options

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations expert responsible for shipboard duties, including standing watches, operating small boats, and maintaining deck equipment.

You will support flight deck and amphibious operations, cargo handling at sea, and security watches, with advancement opportunities as you gain qualifications. This role involves hands-on outdoor work across varied conditions, frequent watches day and night, and teamwork within the deck department.

Qualifications

• Enlistment standards include U.S. citizenship or residency, high school diploma, medical and fitness screening, and background review.
• Teamwork and safety are essential in shipboard environments.
• Ability to meet Navy eligibility requirements and pass aptitude tests as applicable.

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 stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations expert responsible for shipboard duties, including standing watches, operating small boats, and maintaining deck equipment.

You will support flight deck and amphibious operations, cargo handling at sea, and security watches, with advancement opportunities as you gain qualifications. This role involves hands-on outdoor work across varied conditions, frequent watches day and night, and teamwork within the deck department.