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

U.S. Navy; Castlewood (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement options

Education benefits

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security.

Roles involve standing watches, operating boats, and performing shipboard maintenance and safety procedures in varied conditions aboard surface ships and at shore installations.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment standards and a high school diploma.
• Physical fitness and medical standards apply.
• Strong teamwork and communication are essential for shipboard operations.

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

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Watchstanding

Physical fitness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security.

Roles involve standing watches, operating boats, and performing shipboard maintenance and safety procedures in varied conditions aboard surface ships and at shore installations.