Boatswain's Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Ops

U.S. Navy; Nicoma Park (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to join the deck team, handling seamanship, small boat operations, and hull maintenance across shipboard duties. You will support flight deck activities, cargo handling, and security watches while advancing through Navy training and qualifications.

You will be part of a tight-knit crew, performing in varied weather, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you gain experience and rank within a structured naval career path.

Qualifications

• Enlistment requires US citizenship and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Commitment to physical fitness and medical standards.
• Ability to obtain security clearance where required.

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

Teamwork

Communication

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to join the deck team, handling seamanship, small boat operations, and hull maintenance across shipboard duties. You will support flight deck activities, cargo handling, and security watches while advancing through Navy training and qualifications.

You will be part of a tight-knit crew, performing in varied weather, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you gain experience and rank within a structured naval career path.