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

U.S. Navy; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates to serve as seamanship and deck operations experts aboard ships and at shore installations. You will stand watches, operate small boats, support flight deck and cargo handling, and maintain deck equipment and surfaces, contributing to mission readiness and ship integrity.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work, with frequent watches and high tempo evolutions. Advancement depends on performance and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Enlistment standards and military training expectations.
• Teamwork and safety discipline 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

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates to serve as seamanship and deck operations experts aboard ships and at shore installations. You will stand watches, operate small boats, support flight deck and cargo handling, and maintain deck equipment and surfaces, contributing to mission readiness and ship integrity.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work, with frequent watches and high tempo evolutions. Advancement depends on performance and qualifications.