Boatswain’s Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Ops at Sea

U.S. Navy; Cement City (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill benefits

Job summary

U.S. Navy is seeking a Boatswains Mate to serve as a seamanship and deck operations expert. You will handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready for deployment.

Responsibilities include standing watches as helmsman and lookout, operating boats, repairing deck gear, and conducting replenishments at sea while maintaining strict safety standards and teamwork across the deck department.

Qualifications

• Physical strength and stamina for outdoor maritime work.
• Strong teamwork and safe-ship procedures.
• Clear communication in a shipboard environment.

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

Physical strength

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy is seeking a Boatswains Mate to serve as a seamanship and deck operations expert. You will handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready for deployment.

Responsibilities include standing watches as helmsman and lookout, operating boats, repairing deck gear, and conducting replenishments at sea while maintaining strict safety standards and teamwork across the deck department.