Boatswain's Mate - Deck Ops & Small-Boat Lead

U.S. Navy; Grand Saline (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate role involves seamanship and deck operations, serving as a watchstander and assisting in flight deck and small boat operations. You will maintain deck equipment, perform cargo handling at sea, and participate in security watches during port calls and underway movements.

Primarily outdoor, physically demanding work on surface ships with opportunities to lead Sailors as you advance within the deck department.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, including citizenship/work status as applicable.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; a bachelor’s or equivalent for officer positions.
• Must meet age, medical, vision, dental, and physical fitness standards; background screening and character standards.

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

Seamanship

Deck operations

Small boat handling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate role involves seamanship and deck operations, serving as a watchstander and assisting in flight deck and small boat operations. You will maintain deck equipment, perform cargo handling at sea, and participate in security watches during port calls and underway movements.

Primarily outdoor, physically demanding work on surface ships with opportunities to lead Sailors as you advance within the deck department.