Boatswain's Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Ops

U.S. Navy; Lakebay (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations role forming the backbone of a ship’s crew. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security in diverse sea and port environments.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work, frequent watches, and teamwork within the deck department with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Qualifications

• Requires physical fitness and stamina for outdoor maritime work.
• Ability to work effectively in a team in a shipboard environment.
• Experience with deck operations and watchstanding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman and lookout.
• Operate small boats and support flight deck operations.
• Repair and maintain deck equipment and exterior surfaces.
• Conduct underway replenishment and cargo handling at sea.
• Stand security watches in port and underway.

Skills

Physical strength

Teamwork

Watchstanding

Education

High school diploma

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations role forming the backbone of a ship’s crew. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security in diverse sea and port environments.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work, frequent watches, and teamwork within the deck department with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.