Deck Operations & Small-Boat Specialist

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

Job summary

Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ships crew. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security, keeping the fleet ready to sail and fight.

This role offers hands-on, outdoor work with frequent watches day and night, at sea and in port, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments, small boat operations, and flight deck activities, with opportunities to lead junior

Qualifications

• Teamwork and clear communication are essential in shipboard environments.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain discipline under shipboard conditions.
• Physical strength and stamina for outdoor maritime work and watchstanding duties.

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

Teamwork

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ships crew. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security, keeping the fleet ready to sail and fight.

This role offers hands-on, outdoor work with frequent watches day and night, at sea and in port, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments, small boat operations, and flight deck activities, with opportunities to lead junior