Boatswain’s Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Operations

U.S. Navy; Hoopa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Navy COOL certifications

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate duties involve seamanship and deck operations, including standing watches, operating small boats, and maintaining deck equipment. You will support flight deck and amphibious operations, and participate in underway replenishments and cargo handling.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and effective communication under demanding conditions, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance within surface ship operations.

Qualifications

• Physical strength and stamina to perform duties in maritime environments.
• Teamwork and ability to follow safety procedures on a ship.
• Good communication in a shipboard setting.
• Ability to operate under demanding schedules and duty rotations.

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

Physical strength

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate duties involve seamanship and deck operations, including standing watches, operating small boats, and maintaining deck equipment. You will support flight deck and amphibious operations, and participate in underway replenishments and cargo handling.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and effective communication under demanding conditions, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance within surface ship operations.