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

U.S. Navy; Harvest (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

GI Bill

Health care

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking a Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations essential to the ship's readiness. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and assist in replenishment, cargo handling, and flight deck activities.

As part of the deck department, you will maintain surfaces and equipment, work in varied weather, and develop leadership by mentoring junior Sailors as you advance within a demanding maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Must meet general enlistment standards and possess seamanship knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to operate decks, small boats, and flight deck support.
• Ability to stand watches and work in a team under demanding conditions.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking a Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations essential to the ship's readiness. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and assist in replenishment, cargo handling, and flight deck activities.

As part of the deck department, you will maintain surfaces and equipment, work in varied weather, and develop leadership by mentoring junior Sailors as you advance within a demanding maritime environment.