Deck Operations Specialist - Boatswain’s Mate

U.S. Navy; Lemmon (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill Benefits

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks a Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, including standing watches and handling small boats. You will support flight deck and amphibious tasks, maintain deck gear, and assist in underway replenishments and cargo handling at sea.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety procedures, and leadership opportunities as you gain experience and advance within the deck department aboard ships and shore installations.

Qualifications

• Enlisted position requiring standard Navy enlistment qualifications.
• Experience in seamanship and deck operations is preferred.
• Strong emphasis on watchstanding, teamwork, and safety procedures.

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 ops

Watchstanding

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks a Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, including standing watches and handling small boats. You will support flight deck and amphibious tasks, maintain deck gear, and assist in underway replenishments and cargo handling at sea.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety procedures, and leadership opportunities as you gain experience and advance within the deck department aboard ships and shore installations.