Deck Ops Specialist – Boatswain's Mate

U.S. Navy; Van Wert (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate role involves standing watch, handling deck operations, and maintaining ship surfaces. You will support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security watches while ensuring safety and teamwork in a challenging maritime environment.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with frequent watches day and night, at sea and in port. Opportunities for leadership and continued advancement are available through naval training and on‑the‑job experience.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment standards and medical fitness.
• Duties demand teamwork, discipline, and adaptability to shipboard environments.
• BM pay bands/advancement depend on time in rate and completion of qualifications.

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

Physical fitness

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate role involves standing watch, handling deck operations, and maintaining ship surfaces. You will support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security watches while ensuring safety and teamwork in a challenging maritime environment.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with frequent watches day and night, at sea and in port. Opportunities for leadership and continued advancement are available through naval training and on‑the‑job experience.