Driver (Categories B, BE, C, C1, C1E)
Requirements
- Driving licence category B, BE, C, C1 or C1E — mandatory
- Experience driving vehicles of various makes
- Military service experience as a driver or in a related position is an advantage
Responsibilities
- Driving vehicles of the relevant category
- Maintenance of the vehicles assigned to you
- Delivering personnel, equipment and cargo to designated points
Terms
- Mobilisation until the end of martial law, or contract service
- Basic and specialist training as required
- Pay: base pay of UAH 21,000 + an additional bonus of UAH 30,000 — approximately UAH 51,000 – 55,000 per month in total, depending on the position and conditions of service
- Full social package
- Full provision of protective equipment and military property
- Opportunity to obtain combatant status (UBD)
Vacancy: Driver (Categories B, BE, C, C1, C1E)
Everything that reaches a unit — ammunition, fuel, water, people — got there with someone at the wheel. A driver in the brigade does not carry cargo; they carry the ability to complete the mission.
The driver drives the unit's vehicles of the relevant categories and delivers personnel, equipment and cargo.
This position is for those who already have a licence and experience behind the wheel — and are ready to put them to use where the route is not always easy.
Who can become a Driver
A driving licence is mandatory — category B, BE, C, C1 or C1E.
What really matters:
- A driving licence of the relevant category — there is no way around this
- Experience driving vehicles of various makes
- Ability to assess the condition of the vehicle and the road before setting off
- Staying calm behind the wheel in difficult conditions
- Medical fitness — determined by the military medical board (VLK)
How a driver differs from an auto mechanic: the driver drives and transports, and repairs are not their main task. The auto mechanic does repairs in the technical group and rarely gets behind the wheel.
What a Driver does in the 141st SMB
In addition to what is described in the requirements above:
- Driving vehicles of the relevant category
- Delivering personnel, equipment and cargo to designated points
- Maintenance of the vehicles assigned to you as part of daily care
- Checking that the vehicle is in working order before setting off
- Following camouflage and safety rules while on the move
How you will be trained
The path is the same for everyone: 51 days of basic military training, then the brigade adaptation course — 14–15 days with instructors who have combat experience.
Next comes adapting to the specifics of military transport: routes, camouflage, what to do when under threat. Your civilian driving experience fully counts here.
Tactical medicine is drilled until it becomes automatic. Our instructors' principle is short: the priority is to survive.
What you will be provided with
You will be fully kitted out: gear, protective equipment and the equipment you need for the job.
You will not be on your own. The driver works as part of a support unit — alongside other drivers and the technical group that keeps the vehicles running.
What the terms include:
- Pay: base pay of UAH 21,000 + an additional bonus of UAH 30,000 — approximately UAH 51,000 – 55,000 per month in total, depending on the position and conditions of service
- Full provision of gear, protective equipment and military property
- The social package provided for service members
- Opportunity to obtain combatant status (UBD)
Where you can grow
- Driver-Mechanic — driving and full maintenance of your own vehicle
- Senior driver, convoy leader
- Related specialities: fuel truck driver, special vehicle driver
- The technical track for those who want to move into repairs
In the 141st, competence and results count — not length of service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Logic and process: we answer the key questions about enlistment, training and status.
Apply for this positionIs a driving licence mandatory?
+Yes. A category B, BE, C, C1 or C1E licence is a mandatory requirement for this position.
Do I need to be able to repair a vehicle?
+Basic care — yes. Complex repairs are done by the auto mechanics and auto electricians of the technical group.
Where exactly will I be driving?
+Routes and tasks are set by command. As a matter of principle, we do not name specific locations.
I have no military experience. Can I still join you?
+Yes. Most of our best specialists were civilians yesterday. What matters to us is your motivation. We’ll match a role to your skills: if you understand machinery — you’ll go to the mechanics; if you know electronics — to UAVs or communications. Everything military — we’ll teach you.
How long does training take before deployment to the unit?
+Every recruit completes Basic General Military Training (BGMT) at a training center. After that — additional specialized training depending on the chosen role. We send only the prepared to the line of contact — that is our core principle.
What happens after I fill out the form?
+Your application goes to the recruiting center. Within 24 hours our specialist will call — it’s not an interrogation, just an introduction and answers to your questions. If we’re a match, the brigade issues an official request and our liaison helps you get through the TRC and MMB as fast as possible.
Can I transfer to the 141st SMB from another unit?
+Yes, we consider transfers — including via the Army+ app. Fill out the form and select the status “Active service member” — a recruiter will advise on your real chances and the steps involved.
I am AWOL (SZCh). Can I join?
+The law allows a return to service. If you’re motivated to fight in a sound team — fill out the form and state your status honestly. Our specialists will advise you individually on legal ways to return. Confidentially.
Do you provide uniform and equipment?
+Yes. The brigade fully provides basic kit, body armor, helmets and weapons. Plus — thanks to a strong volunteer network, we have additional technological support: drones, EW, transport.
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Tell us which role you wantWhat happens after you apply
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A call within 24 hours
Your application goes to the recruiting centre and a specialist calls within a day. It is not an interrogation — just an introduction and answers to your questions.
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Interview and choosing a role
Together we look at what you can do and where it is most useful. If we are a match, the brigade issues an official request for your transfer.
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Enlistment office and medical board — with support
Our liaison helps you get through the enlistment office and the military medical board as fast as possible. You do not navigate the queues alone.
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Training first, then the unit
Basic general military training takes 51 days, followed by the brigade’s 14–15 day adaptation course with instructors who have combat experience. We send only prepared soldiers to the front line.