Deck Operations & Small-Boat Specialist

U.S. Navy; Waymart (Wayne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Health benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates to serve on surface ships, performing seamanship and deck operations, handling small boats, maintaining equipment, and supporting flight deck operations and cargo handling.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with watches day and night, opportunities to lead sailors as you advance, and clear progression through BM qualifications and on-the-job training at Great Lakes (BM A School) after Recruit Training.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy.
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor’s or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.
• Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
• Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements.
• Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the ASVAB for enlisted roles.

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

Physical fitness

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates to serve on surface ships, performing seamanship and deck operations, handling small boats, maintaining equipment, and supporting flight deck operations and cargo handling.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with watches day and night, opportunities to lead sailors as you advance, and clear progression through BM qualifications and on-the-job training at Great Lakes (BM A School) after Recruit Training.