Maritime Deck Ops & Small Boat Specialist

U.S. Navy; Eastland (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill benefits

Navy College Program opportunities

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate duties include leading deck operations, handling small craft, and maintaining exterior surfaces while supporting flight deck activities. You will stand watches, participate in replenishments at sea, and contribute to cargo handling and security operations on naval ships.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with team-centered advancement opportunities, including training and qualification programs across surface ships and shore facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow safety procedures on a shipboard environment.
• Strong physical fitness and the capacity to work outdoors in varying weather.

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

Small boat handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate duties include leading deck operations, handling small craft, and maintaining exterior surfaces while supporting flight deck activities. You will stand watches, participate in replenishments at sea, and contribute to cargo handling and security operations on naval ships.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with team-centered advancement opportunities, including training and qualification programs across surface ships and shore facilities.