Boatswain’s Mate — Deck & Small-Boat Ops

U.S. Navy; Wilsonville (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Health care benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to serve as a seamanship and deck operations expert, handling small boats, topside maintenance, cargo handling, and flight deck support. You will stand watches, engage in replenishment at sea, and perform deck equipment upkeep while operating in varied conditions.

Expect high tempo evolutions, teamwork in a shipboard environment, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance in your naval career.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment standards and eligibility to serve.
• Strong seamanship, deck handling, and watchstanding skills are essential.

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.

Skills

seamanship

deck operations

watchstanding

teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to serve as a seamanship and deck operations expert, handling small boats, topside maintenance, cargo handling, and flight deck support. You will stand watches, engage in replenishment at sea, and perform deck equipment upkeep while operating in varied conditions.

Expect high tempo evolutions, teamwork in a shipboard environment, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance in your naval career.