Deck Operations Lead - Boatswain's Mate

U.S. Navy; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mate candidates to serve as seamanship and deck operations experts on surface ships. Duties include standing watch, handling small boats, and supporting flight deck and cargo operations.

Responsibilities span repair and maintenance of deck equipment, underway replenishment at sea, and security watches in port. Training and advancement opportunities are offered within the deck department.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, including a high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions and meeting age, medical, vision, and physical fitness standards.
• Ability to work in a shipboard environment with safety procedures and teamwork.
• Willingness to undergo recruit training and OJT qualifications.

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 knowledge

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mate candidates to serve as seamanship and deck operations experts on surface ships. Duties include standing watch, handling small boats, and supporting flight deck and cargo operations.

Responsibilities span repair and maintenance of deck equipment, underway replenishment at sea, and security watches in port. Training and advancement opportunities are offered within the deck department.