Deck Operations Lead — Boatswain's Mate at Sea

U.S. Navy; Chaffee (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Health coverage

Retirement options

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations expert role that forms the backbone of a ships crew.

You’ll handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. Expect hands-on outdoor work, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities, with strong teamwork and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated seamanship and teamwork abilities.
• Training and advancement opportunities through BM A School and on-the-job qualification.

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

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations expert role that forms the backbone of a ships crew.

You’ll handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. Expect hands-on outdoor work, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities, with strong teamwork and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you