Deck Ops Specialist: Boatswain’s Mate

U.S. Navy; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate, a seamanship and deck operations expert who supports cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and maintain deck equipment on surface ships and during replenishments.

This role involves outdoor work in varied conditions, frequent watches day and night, and close teamwork within the deck department, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, may involve citizenship or legal residency status.
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; a bachelor's or qualifying degree for officer positions may be required for some paths.
• Meeting age, medical, vision, dental, and physical fitness standards.
• Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening.
• Ability to achieve required test scores for your program (ASVAB for enlisted roles).
• Eligibility for security clearance where required for rating or designator.

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; participate in naval ceremonies.

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate, a seamanship and deck operations expert who supports cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and maintain deck equipment on surface ships and during replenishments.

This role involves outdoor work in varied conditions, frequent watches day and night, and close teamwork within the deck department, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.