Deck & Small-Boat Ops Leader (Boatswain’s Mate)

U.S. Navy; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill

Navy College Program

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations essential to a ships crew. You will handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight.

Responsibilities include standing watches, operating boats, maintaining deck gear, and participating in underway replenishment at sea, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.
• On-the-job qualification in seamanship, small boat handling, deck operations, and watchstanding.

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

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations essential to a ships crew. You will handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight.

Responsibilities include standing watches, operating boats, maintaining deck gear, and participating in underway replenishment at sea, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.