Maritime Deck Operations Specialist

U.S. Navy; Narberth (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks a Boatswains Mate to support seamanship, deck operations, and cargo handling. You will stand watch as helmsman and lookout, operate small boats, and participate in flight deck and amphibious tasks, maintaining equipment and surfaces on ships and at sea.

You will engage in underway replenishment, cargo handling, and shipboard security duties, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance, in varied weather and demanding maritime conditions.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards (citizenship/work status, high school diploma, age limits, fitness, conduct, and background checks).
• Physical strength and stamina to work safely in an outdoor maritime environment, often with repetitive tasks, ladders, and heavy loads.
• Ability to work well in a team, follow safety procedures, and communicate clearly in a shipboard environment.
• Education and training options include Tuition Assistance, Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE college credits, Navy COOL certifications, USMAP apprenticeships.

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.

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks a Boatswains Mate to support seamanship, deck operations, and cargo handling. You will stand watch as helmsman and lookout, operate small boats, and participate in flight deck and amphibious tasks, maintaining equipment and surfaces on ships and at sea.

You will engage in underway replenishment, cargo handling, and shipboard security duties, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance, in varied weather and demanding maritime conditions.