Deck Operations Pro: Boatswain's Mate at Sea

U.S. Navy; Willistown Township (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations professional responsible for helm duties, operating small boats, and maintaining deck equipment across a ship.

Roles include supporting flight deck operations, cargo handling, and security watches, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance. Expect hands-on outdoor work in varied weather, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities, with strong teamwork

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status.
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.

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 seamanship and deck operations professional responsible for helm duties, operating small boats, and maintaining deck equipment across a ship.

Roles include supporting flight deck operations, cargo handling, and security watches, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance. Expect hands-on outdoor work in varied weather, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities, with strong teamwork