Boatswain’s Mate: Deck Ops & Small Boat Mastery

U.S. Navy; Strasburg (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefits

Health care

Retirement options

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ship's crew. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security, keeping the fleet ready to sail and fight.

Boatswains Mates stand watch, operate small boats, repair deck equipment, and participate in replenishments and ceremonies; a role that emphasizes teamwork and safety in a demanding maritime environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; eligibility for Navy service.
• Strong seamanship, deck handling, and watchstanding skills.
• Ability to work in varied weather and shipboard environments.
• Commitment to safety procedures.

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

Watchstanding

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ship's crew. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security, keeping the fleet ready to sail and fight.

Boatswains Mates stand watch, operate small boats, repair deck equipment, and participate in replenishments and ceremonies; a role that emphasizes teamwork and safety in a demanding maritime environment.