Deck Operations Lead: Boatswain’s Mate at Sea

U.S. Navy; Creswell (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to serve as seamanship and deck operations expert aboard ships. You will manage watchstanding as helmsman and lookout, operate small boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling operations on sea and in port.

Responsibilities include maintaining deck equipment, conducting replenishments, and standing security watches, while working in a tough, outdoor maritime environment. Promotion tracks exist through demonstrated performance and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.
• Ability to stand watch and perform duties under challenging conditions.
• Good physical fitness and adherence to safety procedures.

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

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to serve as seamanship and deck operations expert aboard ships. You will manage watchstanding as helmsman and lookout, operate small boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling operations on sea and in port.

Responsibilities include maintaining deck equipment, conducting replenishments, and standing security watches, while working in a tough, outdoor maritime environment. Promotion tracks exist through demonstrated performance and training.