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

U.S. Navy; Damascus (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mate (Enlisted) to lead seamanship and deck operations aboard ships. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security.

This role offers hands-on outdoor work, frequent watches day and night, at sea and in port, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance and assignments on surface ships and shore installations in the United States and overseas.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment standards and medical fitness.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and sea conditions.
• Willingness to undertake long watches and security duties.

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

Physical stamina

Safety procedures

Watchstanding

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mate (Enlisted) to lead seamanship and deck operations aboard ships. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security.

This role offers hands-on outdoor work, frequent watches day and night, at sea and in port, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance and assignments on surface ships and shore installations in the United States and overseas.