Boatswain's Mate: Deck Ops & Small Boat Support

U.S. Navy; Mount Hermon (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations essential to ship readiness. Responsibilities include standing watches, operating small boats, and maintaining deck equipment, while supporting cargo handling and flight deck activities.

The role emphasizes teamwork, physical fitness, and adherence to safety in varied maritime environments, with opportunities for leadership as you advance within the deck department.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have solid seamanship and deck handling skills on ships.
• Ability to stand watches, work in teams, and follow shipboard safety procedures.
• Strong physical fitness and ability to operate under varied weather 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

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officer programs

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations essential to ship readiness. Responsibilities include standing watches, operating small boats, and maintaining deck equipment, while supporting cargo handling and flight deck activities.

The role emphasizes teamwork, physical fitness, and adherence to safety in varied maritime environments, with opportunities for leadership as you advance within the deck department.