Boatswain's Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Ops Lead

U.S. Navy; Knob Noster (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations expert role, forming the backbone of a ship’s crew. You 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 equipment, and conducting replenishment, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance in a high tempo maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and Navy eligibility.
• Strong seamanship and deck operations capabilities.
• Ability to stand watches, perform boat handling, and operate 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

Seamanship

Deck operations

Watchstanding

Small boat handling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations expert role, forming the backbone of a ship’s crew. You 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 equipment, and conducting replenishment, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance in a high tempo maritime environment.