Navy Boatswain Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Operations

U.S. Navy; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts responsible for watches, small boat handling, and maintaining deck equipment on ships.

They support flight deck and amphibious operations while ensuring cargo handling and underway replenishment run smoothly, under strict safety protocols. The role emphasizes teamwork, physical stamina, and the ability to work in varied weather conditions, often under high tempo evolutions and demanding schedules across sea and port

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve U.S. citizenship or other legal residency and work status.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; a bachelor’s degree for officer programs.
• Medical, vision, and dental standards, including physical fitness requirements.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication in a shipboard environment.

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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree for officer programs

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts responsible for watches, small boat handling, and maintaining deck equipment on ships.

They support flight deck and amphibious operations while ensuring cargo handling and underway replenishment run smoothly, under strict safety protocols. The role emphasizes teamwork, physical stamina, and the ability to work in varied weather conditions, often under high tempo evolutions and demanding schedules across sea and port