Boatswain’s Mate: Deck Ops & Small Boat Specialist

U.S. Navy; Lakeside (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mate to serve as seamanship and deck operations experts aboard surface ships. You will stand watches, operate small boats, repair deck equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and security duties.

Pathways include Recruit Training, BM A School, and on-the-job qualification, with advancement based on performance, time in rate, and available billets. Expect outdoor, physically demanding work and strong teamwork across shipboard departments.

Qualifications

• Physical strength and stamina to work safely in an outdoor maritime environment, often with repetitive tasks, ladders, and heavy loads.
• Ability to work well in a team, follow safety procedures, and communicate clearly in a shipboard environment.

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

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mate to serve as seamanship and deck operations experts aboard surface ships. You will stand watches, operate small boats, repair deck equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and security duties.

Pathways include Recruit Training, BM A School, and on-the-job qualification, with advancement based on performance, time in rate, and available billets. Expect outdoor, physically demanding work and strong teamwork across shipboard departments.