Boatswain's Mate: Deck & Small Boat Operations at Sea

U.S. Navy; Mannsville (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Boatswains Mate duties aboard U.S. Navy ships focus on seamanship, deck operations, and maintaining topside equipment. You will support cargo handling, small boats, and flight deck activities while ensuring safety and readiness.

Stand watches as helmsman and lookout, supervise junior Sailors as you advance, and work in varied weather at sea and in port. This role emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and procedural precision.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: eligibility to serve in the United States Navy and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical strength and stamina to work safely in an outdoor maritime environment.

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.

Job description

Boatswains Mate duties aboard U.S. Navy ships focus on seamanship, deck operations, and maintaining topside equipment. You will support cargo handling, small boats, and flight deck activities while ensuring safety and readiness.

Stand watches as helmsman and lookout, supervise junior Sailors as you advance, and work in varied weather at sea and in port. This role emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and procedural precision.