Deck Ops & Boatswain's Mate - At Sea

U.S. Navy; Silver City (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to lead deck operations and seamanship tasks across ships and shore assignments. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling operations in diverse maritime environments.

You will maintain deck equipment, participate in replenishments at sea, and contribute to security watches and naval ceremonies. A strong teamwork ethic and adherence to safety are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and effective communication in a shipboard environment.
• Maintain physical fitness to perform outdoors in varied conditions.
• Adhere to safety procedures during deck operations and watches.
• Meet Navy general enlistment/commissioning standards and medical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman, lookout, and Boatswain’s 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

Communication

Physical fitness

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (for officer programs)

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to lead deck operations and seamanship tasks across ships and shore assignments. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling operations in diverse maritime environments.

You will maintain deck equipment, participate in replenishments at sea, and contribute to security watches and naval ceremonies. A strong teamwork ethic and adherence to safety are essential for success.