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

U.S. Navy; Middleton (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations specialists who support flight deck and cargo handling, maintain topside equipment, and help keep ships ready to sail and fight.

You will stand watches as helmsman and lookout, operate small boats, repair deck gear, and participate in underway replenishment and security duties, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Qualifications

• General enlistment/commissioning standards apply to all Navy jobs.
• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy and citizenship/work status as required.
• Education: high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted roles; bachelor’s for officer programs.

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

Seamanship

Deck operations

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree for officer positions

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations specialists who support flight deck and cargo handling, maintain topside equipment, and help keep ships ready to sail and fight.

You will stand watches as helmsman and lookout, operate small boats, repair deck gear, and participate in underway replenishment and security duties, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.