Boatswain's Mate: Deck & Small Boat Ops Leader

U.S. Navy; Kingfield (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, including helm duties, lookouts, and watchstanding across ships and shore installations. You will handle small boats, oversee deck equipment, and support cargo handling, replenishment at sea, and flight deck activities.

Expect varied outdoor duties, frequent watches day and night, and teamwork with the deck department. Training and advancement are tied to performance, qualifications, and Navy policy.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy; citizenship/work status as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.
• Medical, fitness, and conduct standards per Navy policy.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman, lookout, and Boatswains Mate of the Watch.
• Operate small boats and support flight deck 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

Seamanship

Deck ops

Watchstanding

Education

High school diploma

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, including helm duties, lookouts, and watchstanding across ships and shore installations. You will handle small boats, oversee deck equipment, and support cargo handling, replenishment at sea, and flight deck activities.

Expect varied outdoor duties, frequent watches day and night, and teamwork with the deck department. Training and advancement are tied to performance, qualifications, and Navy policy.