Boatswains Mate - Deck & Small-Boat Ops Lead

U.S. Navy; Town of Coloma (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill benefits

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ships crew.

They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. Boatswains Mates stand watch, operate equipment, and assist in replenishments and shipboard ceremonies while advancing through on-the-job training and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Seamanship and deck operations expertise required.
• Valid watchstanding and lookout duties.
• Ability to operate small boats and maintain deck equipment.

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

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ships crew.

They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. Boatswains Mates stand watch, operate equipment, and assist in replenishments and shipboard ceremonies while advancing through on-the-job training and qualifications.