Boatswain's Mate — Deck Ops & Small Boats Lead

U.S. Navy; Holton (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations specialist responsible for watchstanding, small boat handling, and maintenance of deck equipment. You will support flight deck operations, cargo handling, and security duties at sea and in port.

Assignments are on surface ships and shore installations with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance, following standard Navy training and qualification pathways.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, citizenship/work status as required.
• Medical, vision, and dental standards met; physical fitness criteria.
• Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery or equivalent tests.
• Security clearance as required for the rating.

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 fitness

Watchstanding

Communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations specialist responsible for watchstanding, small boat handling, and maintenance of deck equipment. You will support flight deck operations, cargo handling, and security duties at sea and in port.

Assignments are on surface ships and shore installations with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance, following standard Navy training and qualification pathways.