Boatswain's Mate: Hands-on Deck Ops at Sea

U.S. Navy; Geary (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill

Job summary

The U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, manage small boats, and support cargo handling and flight deck activities. You will be part of a shipboard team ensuring readiness for sailing and missions.

Responsibilities include watchstanding, equipment maintenance, and participating in replenishments and security duties aboard surface ships and shore installations, with opportunities to advance through skilled qualification and promotion paths.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment standards and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Enlistment or commissioning standards apply, including medical, dental, age and security requirements.
• On the job training and advancement depend on performance and program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman, lookout, and Boatswain’s 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 expertise

Deck operations

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Job description

The U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, manage small boats, and support cargo handling and flight deck activities. You will be part of a shipboard team ensuring readiness for sailing and missions.

Responsibilities include watchstanding, equipment maintenance, and participating in replenishments and security duties aboard surface ships and shore installations, with opportunities to advance through skilled qualification and promotion paths.