Boatswain's Mate - Deck & Small-Boat Operations

U.S. Navy; Rapids City (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy is seeking a Boatswains Mate to serve aboard surface ships, performing seamanship and deck operations essential to ship readiness. Duties include helm and lookout responsibilities, operating small boats, and maintaining exterior surfaces.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and precise execution during replenishments and flight deck activities while offering opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which may include citizenship or legal residency and work status depending on program.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; a bachelor’s or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.
• Medical, vision, and dental standards, including physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards.

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

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree for officer programs

Job description

U.S. Navy is seeking a Boatswains Mate to serve aboard surface ships, performing seamanship and deck operations essential to ship readiness. Duties include helm and lookout responsibilities, operating small boats, and maintaining exterior surfaces.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and precise execution during replenishments and flight deck activities while offering opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.