Deck Ops Lead: Boatswain's Mate

U.S. Navy; Wernersville (Berks County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Health benefits

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations essential to the ship's readiness. You will stand watches, guide small boats, and support flight deck activities, cargo handling, and security duties.

You will repair deck equipment and maintain exterior surfaces, ensuring safe operations at sea and in port. The role emphasizes teamwork, on-the-job qualification, and advancement opportunities within a dynamic naval environment with varied assignments aboard ships and shore

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment standards.
• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, citizenship/work status varies by program.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required for enlisted positions.

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 operations

Watchstanding

Small boat handling

Maritime security

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations essential to the ship's readiness. You will stand watches, guide small boats, and support flight deck activities, cargo handling, and security duties.

You will repair deck equipment and maintain exterior surfaces, ensuring safe operations at sea and in port. The role emphasizes teamwork, on-the-job qualification, and advancement opportunities within a dynamic naval environment with varied assignments aboard ships and shore