Boatswains Mate – Deck Ops & Small Boat Mastery

U.S. Navy; Taholah (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates who are seamanship and deck operations experts responsible for handling small boats, maintaining topside equipment, and supporting cargo handling and flight deck operations on ships.

This role emphasizes teamwork, on-deck duties, and advancement opportunities within the deck department, with assignments on surface ships and shore installations. Recruits train at BM A School and progress through qualification and leadership as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the U.S. Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other qualifying residency/work status.
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.
• Meeting age, medical, vision, and dental standards.
• Meeting character and conduct standards with background screening.
• Achieving required test scores for your program (e.g., ASVAB or officer qualification tests).
• Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator.

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.

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates who are seamanship and deck operations experts responsible for handling small boats, maintaining topside equipment, and supporting cargo handling and flight deck operations on ships.

This role emphasizes teamwork, on-deck duties, and advancement opportunities within the deck department, with assignments on surface ships and shore installations. Recruits train at BM A School and progress through qualification and leadership as you gain experience.