Deck Ops Specialist: Boatswain's Mate

U.S. Navy; Spur (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswain’s Mates to serve as seamanship and deck operations experts essential to the ship’s crew. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling while maintaining deck equipment and ship surfaces.

Expect outdoor duties in varied weather, frequent watches day and night at sea and in port, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck operations. Teamwork and leadership opportunities grow with time in rate.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, including citizenship or eligible status.
• High school diploma or equivalent (enlisted) and for officers a bachelor's/qualifying degree.
• Age limits, medical/vision/dental standards, and physical fitness requirements.
• Pass required tests such as the ASVAB and secure clearance where applicable.

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

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (enlisted)

Bachelor's degree for officer positions

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswain’s Mates to serve as seamanship and deck operations experts essential to the ship’s crew. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling while maintaining deck equipment and ship surfaces.

Expect outdoor duties in varied weather, frequent watches day and night at sea and in port, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck operations. Teamwork and leadership opportunities grow with time in rate.