Boatswains Mate — Deck & Small-Boat Operations

U.S. Navy; Nezperce (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Health Care

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates who are seamanship and deck operations experts. You will stand watches, operate small boats, maintain deck equipment, and support flight deck activities and cargo handling. This role emphasizes teamwork and readiness to keep ships prepared for operations at sea.

Assignments include surface ships and shore installations in the United States and overseas, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance through training and qualification programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy.
• Meet medical, vision, and fitness standards.
• Background screening and character standards may 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.

Skills

Seamanship

Deck operations

Watchstanding

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates who are seamanship and deck operations experts. You will stand watches, operate small boats, maintain deck equipment, and support flight deck activities and cargo handling. This role emphasizes teamwork and readiness to keep ships prepared for operations at sea.

Assignments include surface ships and shore installations in the United States and overseas, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance through training and qualification programs.