Deck Operations Specialist - Navy Boatswain's Mate

U.S. Navy; Freelandville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Navy COOL certifications

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, including handling small boats, maintaining deck equipment, and supporting flight deck and cargo operations. You will stand watches, participate in replenishments, and contribute to ship readiness.

Roles emphasize teamwork, discipline, and safety in a dynamic maritime environment with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, including citizenship or residency requirements, a high school diploma (enlisted) or a bachelor’s/qualifying degree (officer), age limits, medical and dental standards, background checks, and security clearances where required.
• Additional qualifications may include physical strength and stamina for outdoor maritime work, ability to work in a team, follow safety procedures, and 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

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, including handling small boats, maintaining deck equipment, and supporting flight deck and cargo operations. You will stand watches, participate in replenishments, and contribute to ship readiness.

Roles emphasize teamwork, discipline, and safety in a dynamic maritime environment with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.