Mate- Ship, Boat, and Barge jobs in Sioux City, IA

If you wear the "crossed anchors," it means you're part of one of the oldest and proudest communities of all.

As one of them, you'll perform a wide range of duties, making you the jack-of-all-trades on ships and on shore.

The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces, in times of peace or war.

support and actively aid that mission, all while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world.

• Standing watch as lookout or Boatswain Mate of the Watch
• Repairing, maintaining and stowing equipment
• Training, directing and supervising ship's maintenance personnel
• Assisting as a search and rescue swimmer
• Operating sound-powered communication equipment
• Serving as a member of damage control, emergency and security alert teams
• Participating in Navy ceremonies
• Transferring supplies between ships while at sea
• Operating small boats, tugs, barges and other small craft
• Assisting with flight deck and amphibious operations
• Serving as flight deck crew during helicopter operations
• Supervising deck crew in cleaning, painting and maintaining the ship
• Directing boat crews in landing and rescue operations
• Teaching seamanship
  PAY & BENEFITS

When you serve your country, you become a part of something truly important – and you deserve to be rewarded accordingly.

Navy Reserve Sailors enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, from state-of-theart training to extensive educational assistance, VA benefits and more.

• Receive 4 days of basic pay for only 2 days worked (16 hours) each drill weekend
• Opportunities to acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones, enhancing your civilian career
• Educational assistance
• Tax-free, worldwide Navy Exchange and commissary privileges for you and your family
• VA guaranteed home loans
• Low-cost insurance options, including up to $400,000 in life insurance
• Travel opportunities
• Earn points toward retirement benefits every time you drill
• Retirement after 20 qualifying years
• TRICARE
  EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

• U.S. citizen or equivalent
• High school graduate or equivalent
• 17 years of age or older