Boatswain’s Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Ops Leader

U.S. Navy; Plainfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mates to lead seamanship and deck operations, maintaining topside gear and supporting cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security tasks. You will work as part of a tight-knit deck team aboard ships, honing skills across a range of operations and watchstanding duties.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with high tempo evolutions. Opportunities to lead junior Sailors grow as you advance through qualification and time in rate, with consistent teamwork

Qualifications

• Eligible to serve in the United States Navy.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.
• Must meet age, medical, and security standards, and pass required tests.
• On-the-job qualification in seamanship, small boat handling, deck operations, and watchstanding.

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

Watchstanding

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (officer paths)

Job description

The U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mates to lead seamanship and deck operations, maintaining topside gear and supporting cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security tasks. You will work as part of a tight-knit deck team aboard ships, honing skills across a range of operations and watchstanding duties.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with high tempo evolutions. Opportunities to lead junior Sailors grow as you advance through qualification and time in rate, with consistent teamwork