Boatswain’s Mate — Hands-On Deck Ops & Seamanship Leader

U.S. Navy; Saugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations role foundational to a ship’s crew. You will handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready for deployment.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with rotating watches day and night, at sea and in port. You will train in seamanship, small boat handling, deck operations, and watchstanding, with opportunities for advancement based on

Qualifications

• US citizenship or legal residency requirements for enlistment.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.

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

Seamanship

Deck ops

Watchstanding

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations role foundational to a ship’s crew. You will handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready for deployment.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with rotating watches day and night, at sea and in port. You will train in seamanship, small boat handling, deck operations, and watchstanding, with opportunities for advancement based on