Boatswains Mate: Deck & Small Boat Operations

U.S. Navy; Watonga (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boatswains Mate role in the U.S. Navy involves seamanship and deck operations essential to a ship’s readiness. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling while maintaining deck equipment and working with a tight-knit deck team.

Expect outdoor work in varied maritime conditions, frequent watches, and opportunity to lead junior Sailors as you advance. Training programs from Recruit Training to BM A School prepare you for advancement and specialized

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which may involve citizenship or residency rules, a high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted roles, and meeting age and medical standards.
• Additional qualifications include physical strength, teamwork, and ability to communicate clearly in a shipboard environment.
• Some roles require security clearances and passing required aptitude tests.

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 Boatswains Mate role in the U.S. Navy involves seamanship and deck operations essential to a ship’s readiness. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling while maintaining deck equipment and working with a tight-knit deck team.

Expect outdoor work in varied maritime conditions, frequent watches, and opportunity to lead junior Sailors as you advance. Training programs from Recruit Training to BM A School prepare you for advancement and specialized