Deck Operations Pro — Boatswain’s Mate at Sea

U.S. Navy; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a deck operations and seamanship role critical to ship readiness. You will stand watches, operate small boats, maintain deck gear, and support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security in diverse deployments.

Expect a physically demanding environment with teamwork and opportunities for advancement through on‑the‑job training and formal schools. Assigned to surface ships and shore installations, with mobility and international postings possible.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards.
• Physical strength and stamina to work safely in outdoor maritime environments, often with repetitive tasks, ladders, and heavy loads.

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

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a deck operations and seamanship role critical to ship readiness. You will stand watches, operate small boats, maintain deck gear, and support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security in diverse deployments.

Expect a physically demanding environment with teamwork and opportunities for advancement through on‑the‑job training and formal schools. Assigned to surface ships and shore installations, with mobility and international postings possible.