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

U.S. Navy; Coal Hill (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill

Navy COOL credits

USMAP Apprenticeships

Health coverage

Retirement options

Job summary

The Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations expert who forms the backbone of a ship's crew. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight.

As a Boatswains Mate, you stand watches as helmsman and look-out, operate small boats, repair deck gear, and participate in underway replenishments.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy and citizenship/work status as required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.
• Meet medical, vision, and dental standards, including physical fitness requirements.

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.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Safety procedures

Watchstanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations expert who forms the backbone of a ship's crew. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight.

As a Boatswains Mate, you stand watches as helmsman and look-out, operate small boats, repair deck gear, and participate in underway replenishments.