Deck Operations Specialist: Boatswain’s Mate

U.S. Navy; Calimesa (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill

Navy College Programs

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, ensuring ship readiness and safety. You will stand watch, operate boats, maintain equipment, and participate in replenishments and security duties across varied environments.

The role emphasizes teamwork, physical endurance, and leadership opportunities as you progress within the deck department aboard ships and at shore facilities.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, citizenship or residency as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted roles; bachelor's for officer programs.
• Meet medical, vision and dental standards, including fitness requirements.

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

Seamanship

Deck operations

Watchstanding

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (for officer programs)

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, ensuring ship readiness and safety. You will stand watch, operate boats, maintain equipment, and participate in replenishments and security duties across varied environments.

The role emphasizes teamwork, physical endurance, and leadership opportunities as you progress within the deck department aboard ships and at shore facilities.