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

U.S. Navy; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks a Boatswains Mate to serve as a seamanship and deck operations expert, responsible for watchstanding, small-boat handling, and maintaining deck equipment. You will support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security duties, contributing to mission readiness.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and discipline, with opportunities for advancement through on-the-job training and formal schooling. Deployment may involve overseas assignments and varied sea states.

Qualifications

• Hands-on seamanship and deck operations expertise.
• Experience with watchstanding and shipboard duties.
• Ability to work in a team in a maritime environment.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman, lookout, and Boatswains Mate of the Watch.
• Operate small boats and support flight deck 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

Watchstanding

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks a Boatswains Mate to serve as a seamanship and deck operations expert, responsible for watchstanding, small-boat handling, and maintaining deck equipment. You will support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security duties, contributing to mission readiness.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and discipline, with opportunities for advancement through on-the-job training and formal schooling. Deployment may involve overseas assignments and varied sea states.