Maritime Deck Operations Specialist

U.S. Navy; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill benefits

Health care

Job summary

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 emphasizes hands-on outdoor work, frequent watches day and night, and close teamwork within the deck department. Opportunities to lead junior Sailors arise as you advance.

Qualifications

• Eligible to serve in the United States Navy.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.
• Willingness to train in seamanship, 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

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Maritime seamanship

Watchstanding

Deck operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 emphasizes hands-on outdoor work, frequent watches day and night, and close teamwork within the deck department. Opportunities to lead junior Sailors arise as you advance.