Boatswain’s Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Operations

U.S. Navy; Piney View (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations role responsible for operating small boats, maintaining topside equipment, and supporting cargo handling and flight deck activities. You will stand watches, oversee deck operations, and contribute to ship readiness at sea.

The work is physically demanding and performed outdoors in varied conditions, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance and to pursue specialized training at BM schools and related qualifications.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, including citizenship/work status and medical fitness.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow safety procedures in a shipboard environment.
• Strong physical conditioning and the ability to perform demanding outdoor tasks.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman and 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations role responsible for operating small boats, maintaining topside equipment, and supporting cargo handling and flight deck activities. You will stand watches, oversee deck operations, and contribute to ship readiness at sea.

The work is physically demanding and performed outdoors in varied conditions, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance and to pursue specialized training at BM schools and related qualifications.