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

U.S. Navy; Lakin (KS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates who are seamanship and deck operations experts. You will stand watches, operate boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling while maintaining ship surfaces.

Expect outdoor work in varied conditions, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and deck activities. You will work in a close deck-team with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting enlistment standards and medical fitness.
• Ability to work in a maritime, outdoor environment with safety procedures.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication in 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

Clear communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates who are seamanship and deck operations experts. You will stand watches, operate boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling while maintaining ship surfaces.

Expect outdoor work in varied conditions, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and deck activities. You will work in a close deck-team with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.