Maritime Deck & Small Boat Operations Specialist

U.S. Navy; Orangeville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate role involves seamanship and deck operations as core duties. You will stand watches as helmsman and lookout, operate small boats, and support flight deck and cargo tasks while maintaining deck equipment and surfaces across ocean and port environments.

The position emphasizes teamwork, disciplined watchstanding, and the opportunity to lead junior Sailors as you advance, with a clear path through BM training and qualification, and assignments both at sea and ashore.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.

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 or qualifying professional degree

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate role involves seamanship and deck operations as core duties. You will stand watches as helmsman and lookout, operate small boats, and support flight deck and cargo tasks while maintaining deck equipment and surfaces across ocean and port environments.

The position emphasizes teamwork, disciplined watchstanding, and the opportunity to lead junior Sailors as you advance, with a clear path through BM training and qualification, and assignments both at sea and ashore.