Maritime Deck Ops & Small Boat Specialist

U.S. Navy; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Navy COOL certifications

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. Expect 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.

Qualifications

• Eligible for United States citizenship or permanent residency as required by the Navy.
• Able to meet Navy physical fitness and medical standards.
• Enlistment in the Navy and successful completion of recruiting requirements.

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

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

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. Expect 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.