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

U.S. Navy; Crystal Falls (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill eligibility

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, supervise watchstanding, and support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and small boat operations. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety procedures, and adaptability to varied maritime tasks.

Assignments occur on surface ships and shore installations, with opportunities to advance through qualification and performance in a dynamic naval environment.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include eligibility to serve in the United States Navy and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Some communities have more restrictive age ranges and require medical, vision, and dental standards.
• On the job qualification in seamanship, small boat handling, deck operations, and watchstanding.

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.

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, supervise watchstanding, and support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and small boat operations. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety procedures, and adaptability to varied maritime tasks.

Assignments occur on surface ships and shore installations, with opportunities to advance through qualification and performance in a dynamic naval environment.