Deck Operations & Small-Boat Specialist

U.S. Navy; Cross Plains (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

G1-3 health benefits

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate seeks experienced Sailors to perform seamanship and deck operations, including helmsman duties, lookout, and watchstanding. Responsibilities cover handling small boats, maintenance of deck equipment, and cargo operations at sea.

You will support flight deck activities and naval ceremonies as part of a tight-knit team. Expect varied weather, high tempo evolutions, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelors or qualifying professional degree for officer positions

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate seeks experienced Sailors to perform seamanship and deck operations, including helmsman duties, lookout, and watchstanding. Responsibilities cover handling small boats, maintenance of deck equipment, and cargo operations at sea.

You will support flight deck activities and naval ceremonies as part of a tight-knit team. Expect varied weather, high tempo evolutions, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.