Boatswains Mate: Deck Ops & Small-Boat Mastery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill benefits

Navy College Program opportunities

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ship’s crew. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security, keeping the fleet ready to sail and fight.

Boatswains Mates stand watch, operate boats, repair deck gear, and participate in replenishments and security duties—core responsibilities that emphasize teamwork and leadership across the deck department.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; officers require a bachelor's or qualifying degree.
• Basic physical fitness and medical standards apply.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officers

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ship’s crew. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security, keeping the fleet ready to sail and fight.

Boatswains Mates stand watch, operate boats, repair deck gear, and participate in replenishments and security duties—core responsibilities that emphasize teamwork and leadership across the deck department.