Deck Operations Specialist – Boatswain's Mate

U.S. Navy; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a hands-on role focusing on seamanship, deck operations, and maintaining ship surfaces. You stand watches as helmsman, lookout, and watch-stander, manage small boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling tasks.

Working conditions are outdoors in varied weather, with high tempo evolutions and strict safety procedures. You will build teamwork within the deck department and have opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance your career.

Qualifications

• Seamanship and deck operations expertise required for shipboard duties.
• Completion of Navy enlistment standards and qualification training.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work as a team in a maritime environment.

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

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a hands-on role focusing on seamanship, deck operations, and maintaining ship surfaces. You stand watches as helmsman, lookout, and watch-stander, manage small boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling tasks.

Working conditions are outdoors in varied weather, with high tempo evolutions and strict safety procedures. You will build teamwork within the deck department and have opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance your career.