Maritime Deck & Small-Boat Operations Specialist

U.S. Navy; Blooming Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Navy COOL certifications

USMAP apprenticeships

Navy College Program opportunities

Health coverage

Retirement options

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a frontline seamanship role responsible for deck operations, small boat handling, and watchstanding on surface ships. You will support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security while working in a dynamic team environment.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work across varied weather, with frequent watches at sea and in port. Advancement opportunities exist through on-the-job qualifications and formal BM schools as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards.
• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy and meet medical/character requirements.
• On-the-job qualifications 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

Small boat handling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officer positions

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a frontline seamanship role responsible for deck operations, small boat handling, and watchstanding on surface ships. You will support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security while working in a dynamic team environment.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work across varied weather, with frequent watches at sea and in port. Advancement opportunities exist through on-the-job qualifications and formal BM schools as you gain experience.