Boatswain’s Mate: Hands-on Deck Ops & Leadership

U.S. Navy; Holdingford (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts responsible for small boat handling, topside equipment maintenance, and supporting cargo handling and flight deck activities. They play a critical role in keeping the fleet ready for operations and deployment.

Responsibilities include standing watch, operating small boats, conducting replenishments at sea, and maintaining deck surfaces. Opportunity exists to lead junior Sailors as you advance, with normal assignments on ships

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards and completing Navy training.
• Additional qualifications include physical strength, stamina, teamwork, and the ability to communicate clearly 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Physical fitness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts responsible for small boat handling, topside equipment maintenance, and supporting cargo handling and flight deck activities. They play a critical role in keeping the fleet ready for operations and deployment.

Responsibilities include standing watch, operating small boats, conducting replenishments at sea, and maintaining deck surfaces. Opportunity exists to lead junior Sailors as you advance, with normal assignments on ships