Boatswain’s Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Ops

U.S. Navy; Town of Cameron (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates to manage seamanship and deck operations on ships. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support flight deck activities while maintaining deck equipment and surfaces.

The role involves underway replenishment, cargo handling at sea, and security watches, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance. This challenging, outdoor, team-based work is essential to fleet readiness.

Qualifications

• Physical strength and stamina to work in outdoor maritime environments.
• Ability to work well in a team, follow safety procedures, and communicate clearly in a shipboard environment.
• Willingness to stand watches and handle physical tasks.
• Commitment to Navy standards and testing as required.

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

Safety procedures

Shipboard ops

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates to manage seamanship and deck operations on ships. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support flight deck activities while maintaining deck equipment and surfaces.

The role involves underway replenishment, cargo handling at sea, and security watches, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance. This challenging, outdoor, team-based work is essential to fleet readiness.