Boatswain’s Mate: Deck Ops & Watch Lead

U.S. Navy; Blue Ridge Summit (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Navy COOL certifications

ACE-recommended college credit for NAV

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate role involves serving as a seamanship and deck operations expert aboard surface ships, handling small boats and supporting flight deck activities. The position emphasizes maintaining topside equipment and enabling cargo handling, replenishments, and security operations.

Expect hands-on outdoor work, frequent watches day and night, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance within the deck department. Navy training and advancement are part of the path.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; military enlistment standards apply.
• Strong physical fitness and safety awareness required.
• Ability to operate, maintain and work with deck equipment and small boats.

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

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate role involves serving as a seamanship and deck operations expert aboard surface ships, handling small boats and supporting flight deck activities. The position emphasizes maintaining topside equipment and enabling cargo handling, replenishments, and security operations.

Expect hands-on outdoor work, frequent watches day and night, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance within the deck department. Navy training and advancement are part of the path.