Deck Operations Specialist: Boatswain's Mate

U.S. Navy; Lamont (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations expert responsible for shipboard duties, including standing watches, handling small boats, and maintaining deck surfaces.

This role supports flight deck operations, cargo handling, and maritime security, contributing to the fleet's readiness. Training begins with Recruit Training and BM A School, followed by on-the-job qualification in seamanship and deck operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand watch as helmsman and lookout.
• Ability to operate small boats and support flight deck operations.
• Experience maintaining deck equipment and ship surfaces.
• Ability to conduct underway replenishment and cargo handling at sea.

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 stamina

Safety procedures

Watchstanding

Tools

Small boats

Deck operations

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations expert responsible for shipboard duties, including standing watches, handling small boats, and maintaining deck surfaces.

This role supports flight deck operations, cargo handling, and maritime security, contributing to the fleet's readiness. Training begins with Recruit Training and BM A School, followed by on-the-job qualification in seamanship and deck operations.