Deck Ops Specialist: Boatswain's Mate

U.S. Navy; Beech Island (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Health benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a critical seamanship and deck operations specialist responsible for handling small boats, maintaining topside equipment, and supporting cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security.

This role emphasizes readiness, teamwork, and leadership opportunities as Sailors advance. The position involves standing watches, operating in diverse weather conditions, and performing at-sea replenishments and shipboard activities while advancing through structured

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong seamanship and deck operations skills.
• Ability to stand watches day and night at sea.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding maritime 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

Seamanship

Deck Operations

Watchstanding

Team Leadership

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a critical seamanship and deck operations specialist responsible for handling small boats, maintaining topside equipment, and supporting cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security.

This role emphasizes readiness, teamwork, and leadership opportunities as Sailors advance. The position involves standing watches, operating in diverse weather conditions, and performing at-sea replenishments and shipboard activities while advancing through structured