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

U.S. Navy; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefits

Health coverage

Retirement options

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates with solid seamanship and deck operations experience. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support flight deck activities, cargo handling, and security on shipboard missions.

Responsibilities include maintaining deck equipment, performing underway replenishment, and collaborating with the deck department. Opportunities exist for leadership as you advance within naval service and training programs.

Qualifications

• Must meet general enlistment standards for the U.S. Navy.
• Proven seamanship and deck operation capability for shipboard duties.
• Ability to perform watchstanding, damage control, and aboard logistics tasks.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman, lookout, or Boatswain's 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

Small boat handling

Watchstanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates with solid seamanship and deck operations experience. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support flight deck activities, cargo handling, and security on shipboard missions.

Responsibilities include maintaining deck equipment, performing underway replenishment, and collaborating with the deck department. Opportunities exist for leadership as you advance within naval service and training programs.