Boatswain’s Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Navy COOL certifications

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate roles involve seamanship, deck operations, and leadership within the deck department. You will handle small boats, manage exterior ship surfaces, and support cargo handling, replenishments, and flight deck activities.

This career emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety procedures, and the opportunity to advance through on-the-job qualifications and formal training across ships and shore installations.

Qualifications

• Requires fitness and teamwork to operate at sea and on deck.
• Must follow safety procedures in a maritime environment.
• Experience with watchstanding and deck operations is preferred.

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

Physical fitness

Safety procedures

Watchstanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate roles involve seamanship, deck operations, and leadership within the deck department. You will handle small boats, manage exterior ship surfaces, and support cargo handling, replenishments, and flight deck activities.

This career emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety procedures, and the opportunity to advance through on-the-job qualifications and formal training across ships and shore installations.