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

U.S. Navy; Scott City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

GI Bill

Navy College Program opportunities

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations expert responsible for standing watch, operating small boats, maintaining deck equipment and supporting cargo handling at sea.

You will engage in flight deck operations, security watches, and replenishment tasks while working in a high-tempo, team-focused environment. Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with shifts day and night on ships and shore installations.

Qualifications

• Eligible to serve in the United States Navy and meet general enlistment standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent required for enlisted positions.
• Strong physical fitness and background screening required.

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

Education

High school diploma

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations expert responsible for standing watch, operating small boats, maintaining deck equipment and supporting cargo handling at sea.

You will engage in flight deck operations, security watches, and replenishment tasks while working in a high-tempo, team-focused environment. Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with shifts day and night on ships and shore installations.