Boatswain’s Mate – Deck Ops & Small Boat Lead

U.S. Navy; Tower City (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Health care and retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate roles involve seamanship and deck operations essential to a ship's crew.

You manage small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. Responsibilities include standing watches, operating vessels, and performing deck maintenance while coordinating with teammates in varied weather and sea states; advancement opportunities exist through demonstrated performance and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; eligibility to serve in the US Navy.
• Ability to meet medical, vision, and dental standards and pass fitness requirements.
• Enlistment or commissioning per Navy standards and policy; security clearance if 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; participate in naval ceremonies.

Skills

Seamanship

Deck operations

Team leadership

Watchstanding

Education

High School Diploma

Enlistment eligibility

Tools

BM A School

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate roles involve seamanship and deck operations essential to a ship's crew.

You manage small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. Responsibilities include standing watches, operating vessels, and performing deck maintenance while coordinating with teammates in varied weather and sea states; advancement opportunities exist through demonstrated performance and