Navy Boatswain’s Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Operations

U.S. Navy; Luverne (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mates to lead deck operations and seamanship on surface ships. You will handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck, and security tasks.

You will stand watches, work outdoors in varying conditions, and advance through qualification and time-in-rate. Strong teamwork and safety discipline are essential for this demanding maritime role.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, a high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelors or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.
• Additional qualifications can include physical strength and stamina to work safely in an outdoor maritime environment, ability to work well in a team, follow safety procedures, and communicate clearly 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 and participate in naval ceremonies.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Shipboard communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officer positions

Job description

The U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mates to lead deck operations and seamanship on surface ships. You will handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck, and security tasks.

You will stand watches, work outdoors in varying conditions, and advance through qualification and time-in-rate. Strong teamwork and safety discipline are essential for this demanding maritime role.