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

U.S. Navy; Drumright (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boatswains Mate role at the U.S. Navy involves seamanship and deck operations essential to a ship’s readiness. You will manage small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security duties at sea and in port.

Expect to work outdoors in varied conditions, with frequent watches and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck operations. You will collaborate tightly with the deck team and may lead junior Sailors as you progress

Qualifications

• Teamwork and trust to operate in a shipboard team.
• Adherence to safety procedures during maritime operations.
• Clear communication under potentially stressful conditions.

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

Communication

Job description

The Boatswains Mate role at the U.S. Navy involves seamanship and deck operations essential to a ship’s readiness. You will manage small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security duties at sea and in port.

Expect to work outdoors in varied conditions, with frequent watches and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck operations. You will collaborate tightly with the deck team and may lead junior Sailors as you progress