Deck Ops Specialist - Boatswain’s Mate (Sea Duty)

U.S. Navy; Bull Shoals (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Navy College Program opportunities

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ship's crew.

They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security, keeping the fleet ready to sail and fight. This role involves hands-on, outdoor work with frequent watches day and night, at sea and in port, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.
• Ability to meet medical, vision, and physical fitness standards.
• Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ship's crew.

They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security, keeping the fleet ready to sail and fight. This role involves hands-on, outdoor work with frequent watches day and night, at sea and in port, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as