Deck Operations Specialist - Boatswain's Mate

U.S. Navy; Ridgeville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks a Boatswains Mate to join the deck department aboard surface ships. You will manage seamanship tasks, operate small boats, and support flight deck operations and cargo handling, contributing to mission readiness.

The role emphasizes standing watches, performing deck maintenance, and coordinating with the crew to ensure safety and efficiency during at-sea and in-port evolutions.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which may include citizenship/work status, a high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and age, medical, vision, dental, conduct, and security clearances as applicable.
• Additional qualifications may include physical strength, teamwork, and ability to communicate clearly in a shipboard 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.

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks a Boatswains Mate to join the deck department aboard surface ships. You will manage seamanship tasks, operate small boats, and support flight deck operations and cargo handling, contributing to mission readiness.

The role emphasizes standing watches, performing deck maintenance, and coordinating with the crew to ensure safety and efficiency during at-sea and in-port evolutions.