Deck Operations Specialist - Boatswains Mate

U.S. Navy; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations on surface ships, including steering, lookout duties, cargo handling, and flight deck support.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and readiness for varied maritime duties. You will work outdoors in diverse weather, with frequent watches day and night, across shipboard environments in the United States and overseas, contributing to a high-tempo operations cadence and professional development within the deck

Qualifications

• Enlisted candidates must meet general Navy enlistment standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication are essential.
• Good physical fitness and the ability to work in outdoor maritime environments.

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 is seeking Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations on surface ships, including steering, lookout duties, cargo handling, and flight deck support.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and readiness for varied maritime duties. You will work outdoors in diverse weather, with frequent watches day and night, across shipboard environments in the United States and overseas, contributing to a high-tempo operations cadence and professional development within the deck