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

U.S. Navy; McCloud (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy is seeking a Boatswains Mate to serve as a seamanship and deck operations expert aboard surface ships.

You will handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. Responsibilities include standing watches, operating boats, repairing deck gear, conducting replenishment, and standing security watches.

Qualifications

• Basic seamanship and deck operation skills.
• Ability to stand watches and operate small boats.
• Teamwork in high tempo naval environments.

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; participate in naval ceremonies.

Skills

Seamanship

Deck operations

Watchstanding

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

U.S. Navy is seeking a Boatswains Mate to serve as a seamanship and deck operations expert aboard surface ships.

You will handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. Responsibilities include standing watches, operating boats, repairing deck gear, conducting replenishment, and standing security watches.