Boatswain's Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Ops

U.S. Navy; Village of Celoron (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ship's crew. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight.

Expect hands-on, outdoor work in varied weather, with frequent watches day and night at sea and in port. Opportunities to lead junior Sailors grow with performance and time in rate.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment standards and physical fitness requirements.
• Enlisted positions typically require a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional qualifications include teamwork, discipline, and safety compliance.

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

Physical fitness

Communication

Seamanship

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Deck operations training

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ship's crew. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight.

Expect hands-on, outdoor work in varied weather, with frequent watches day and night at sea and in port. Opportunities to lead junior Sailors grow with performance and time in rate.