Boatswain’s Mate — Deck & Small-Boat Operations

U.S. Navy; Needville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to serve on surface ships, handling small boats, maintaining deck equipment, and supporting flight deck operations and cargo handling. You will stand watch as helmsman and lookout and contribute to maritime security.

Expect outdoor work, variable weather, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and sea operations. Advancement through BM A School and on-the-job qualifications with opportunities to lead junior Sailors.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; a bachelor’s degree or higher for officer programs.
• Meeting age, medical, vision, and dental standards; character and conduct standards.
• Achieving required test scores for your program (ASVAB for enlisted, officer tests for officers).
• Additional qualifications may include specific skills or experience reviewed by a recruiter.

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

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree or higher (officer track)

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to serve on surface ships, handling small boats, maintaining deck equipment, and supporting flight deck operations and cargo handling. You will stand watch as helmsman and lookout and contribute to maritime security.

Expect outdoor work, variable weather, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and sea operations. Advancement through BM A School and on-the-job qualifications with opportunities to lead junior Sailors.