Boatswain's Mate: Maritime Deck Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Health care for service members

Retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to serve as seamanship and deck operations expert aboard ships. You will manage small boat operations, maintain exterior surfaces, and support cargo handling, replenishments, and flight deck activities.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and leadership as you advance, with assignments on surface ships and shore installations, both in the United States and overseas.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and communication under demanding maritime conditions.
• Strong adherence to safety and procedures at sea and on deck.
• Physical stamina for outdoor, high tempo environments.
• Watchstanding and seamanship fundamentals are required.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman and lookout on the Boatswains Mate of the Watch.
• Operate small boats and support flight deck and cargo operations.
• Repair and maintain deck equipment and ship surfaces.
• Conduct underway replenishment and cargo handling at sea.
• Stand security watches in port and during operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Watchstanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (for officer prospects)

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to serve as seamanship and deck operations expert aboard ships. You will manage small boat operations, maintain exterior surfaces, and support cargo handling, replenishments, and flight deck activities.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and leadership as you advance, with assignments on surface ships and shore installations, both in the United States and overseas.