Boatswain’s Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Ops

U.S. Navy; New Rockford (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

Education benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts responsible for helm and lookout duties, small boat handling, and maintaining deck equipment across ships and shore installations.

They support flight deck operations, replenishment, and cargo handling while ensuring security and safety at sea and in port. This role offers opportunities to advance through on-the-job qualifications, training at BM A School, and progression based on performance and time in rate within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, including citizenship or legal work status.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.
• Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards with appropriate physical fitness requirements.

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

Communication

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts responsible for helm and lookout duties, small boat handling, and maintaining deck equipment across ships and shore installations.

They support flight deck operations, replenishment, and cargo handling while ensuring security and safety at sea and in port. This role offers opportunities to advance through on-the-job qualifications, training at BM A School, and progression based on performance and time in rate within a dynamic