Maritime Deck & Small Boat Specialist

U.S. Navy; Rivesville (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement options

Education benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Navy seeks a Boatswain's Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, including watchstanding, small boat handling, and maintenance of deck equipment. You will support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security watches in port and at sea.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with high tempo evolutions and close teamwork. Opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance are available through BM pathways.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, citizenship/work status as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted roles.
• Age, medical, vision and dental standards as applicable.
• Security clearance eligibility where required for rating.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman, lookout, and Boatswain's 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; assist in naval ceremonies.

Skills

Seamanship

Deck operations

Watchstanding

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Naval equipment

Job description

The U.S. Navy seeks a Boatswain's Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, including watchstanding, small boat handling, and maintenance of deck equipment. You will support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security watches in port and at sea.

Expect outdoor, physically demanding work with high tempo evolutions and close teamwork. Opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance are available through BM pathways.