Boatswain's Mate: Deck Ops & Small Boat Leader

U.S. Navy; Wilkeson (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill

Navy COOL credits

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates, skilled seamanship and deck operations specialists who keep ships ready to sail and fight.

You will stand watches, operate small boats, maintain deck equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security duties across at-sea and port operations. Expect outdoor, physical work, shift rotations, and teamwork as you progress through Recruit Training and BM A School with strong promotion opportunities for qualified Sailors.

Qualifications

• Enlistment eligibility and high school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical fitness standards apply.
• Completion of required Navy training and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman and lookout.
• 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.

Skills

Watchstanding

Seamanship

Deck operations

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates, skilled seamanship and deck operations specialists who keep ships ready to sail and fight.

You will stand watches, operate small boats, maintain deck equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security duties across at-sea and port operations. Expect outdoor, physical work, shift rotations, and teamwork as you progress through Recruit Training and BM A School with strong promotion opportunities for qualified Sailors.