Maritime Deck & Small-Boat Operations Specialist

U.S. Navy; La Grange Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to join the deck department, performing seamanship duties, boat handling, and watchstanding. You will work on ships, support cargo handling, and maintain exterior surfaces, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Expect outdoor duties, frequent watches day and night, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance in a physically demanding maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Enlistment requires meeting basic Navy standards and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Officers require a bachelor’s or qualifying professional degree.
• Candidates should demonstrate physical fitness and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman and lookout on deck operations.
• Operate small boats and support flight deck activities.
• Repair and maintain deck equipment and surfaces.
• Support underway replenishment and cargo handling at sea.
• Stand security watches in port and at sea.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree (officer track)

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to join the deck department, performing seamanship duties, boat handling, and watchstanding. You will work on ships, support cargo handling, and maintain exterior surfaces, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Expect outdoor duties, frequent watches day and night, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance in a physically demanding maritime environment.