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

U.S. Navy; West Fork (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy needs Boatswains Mates who are seamanship and deck operations experts aboard ships.

You will stand watches as helmsman and lookout, operate small boats, and assist with flight deck and cargo handling while maintaining deck equipment and exterior surfaces. Expect outdoor work in varied weather, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting enlistment standards and eligibility to serve.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted roles.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman, lookout, and Boatswain's 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

Seamanship

Deck operations

Boat handling

Watchstanding

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Job description

U.S. Navy needs Boatswains Mates who are seamanship and deck operations experts aboard ships.

You will stand watches as helmsman and lookout, operate small boats, and assist with flight deck and cargo handling while maintaining deck equipment and exterior surfaces. Expect outdoor work in varied weather, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities.