Boatswain's Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Ops

U.S. Navy; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Health coverage

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts responsible for handling small boats, maintaining topside equipment, and supporting cargo handling, flight deck operations, and security across fleet assets.

They stand watch, operate equipment, and work in varied weather, often leading junior Sailors as they advance, with extensive training and a strong emphasis on teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• General enlistment standards apply to all Navy jobs.
• Additional qualifications include teamwork and safety adherence.

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

Seamanship

Deck operations

Watchstanding

Small boats

Flight deck ops

Maritime security

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Small boats

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts responsible for handling small boats, maintaining topside equipment, and supporting cargo handling, flight deck operations, and security across fleet assets.

They stand watch, operate equipment, and work in varied weather, often leading junior Sailors as they advance, with extensive training and a strong emphasis on teamwork and safety.