State Special Transport Service of Ukraine
Regional Directorate "EAST"

13th Separate Demining Battalion is hiring join our ranks

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Deminers of the 13th Separate Demining Battalion of SSTS Ukraine — service by contract

About the 13th Separate Demining Battalion

The demining battalion was established on 5 June 2023 as a structural unit of the 762nd Security Regiment of the State Special Transport Service of Ukraine.

On 21 September 2024 the unit was reorganised into the 13th Separate Demining Battalion.

The battalion performs demining of agricultural land and de-occupied territories, and takes part in the construction of fortification structures.

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13th Separate Demining Battalion

Why serve with us

The 13 SDB is not just "another unit". It is a certified SSTS structure with a clear mission: we return the land to the people.

01

A clear mission from day one

We clear farmers' fields and de-occupied territories — restoring people's ability to live and work. Your work is about results, not endless trench rotation.

02

Certified work

Four official SSTS certificates as a mine action operator. We work by international standards, not by intuition.

03

No experience needed

Full training course for 8 of 11 positions. What matters is responsibility and willingness to learn. We'll teach you the rest — from mine detectors to robotic demining systems.

04

Full support + combat pay

Stable state salary, extra pay for combat and special missions, uniform, meals, career growth up to officer ranks.

Battle path of the 13 SDB

  1. July 2023 — February 2024

    Mykolaiv oblast

    Demining of agricultural land of the Inhul territorial community, Bashtanka district.

    Demining of agricultural land in Mykolaiv, Kharkiv and Kherson oblasts — 13 SDB SSTS
  2. February 2024 — March 2026

    Kherson oblast

    Demining of agricultural land of the Borozenske territorial community, Beryslav district.

    Neutralised mines in de-occupied territories — work of 13 SDB deminers
  3. December 2024 — June 2025

    Donetsk oblast

    Participation in the construction of fortification structures and barriers within the Pokrovsk territorial community.

    Construction of fortification structures and barriers — 13 SDB SSTS
  4. May 2025 — present

    Dnipropetrovsk oblast

    Participation in construction of fortification structures and barriers in Synelnykove district.

    Neutralisation of explosive ordnance in Dnipropetrovsk oblast — 13 SDB
  5. July 2025 — present

    Kharkiv oblast

    Demining of agricultural land of the Oskil territorial community, Izium district.

    Demining of agricultural land in Mykolaiv, Kharkiv and Kherson oblasts — 13 SDB SSTS

Certificates of conformity

On 20 January 2025, the 13 SDB obtained four certificates of conformity as a mine action operator for the following processes:

  • ✓ Non-technical survey
  • ✓ Technical survey
  • ✓ Manual demining
  • ✓ Clearance of combat area
Certificate of conformity of 13 SDB as a mine action operator per DSTU 8820:2023 standard

Candidate requirements

  • Ukrainian citizenship
  • age from 25 to 55
  • no criminal record or serious legal issues
  • meeting basic medical requirements
  • discipline, no addictions
  • readiness to work in a team and perform tasks
  • ability to learn — experience not required
  • willingness to serve and learn

Service conditions

  • supportive team
  • full state support
  • stable financial support + extra pay for combat and special missions
  • prior life experience is counted
  • training and qualification upgrades
  • career growth, NCO and officer ranks available

Vacancies in the 13 SDB SSTS — contract service

For most positions we accept candidates without experience — a full training course is provided.

Deminer vacancy in 13 SDB SSTS — contract service without experience

Deminer / Sapper

Performs specialised engineering and demining tasks in de-occupied territories to ensure public safety and prepare land for civilian use.

No experience needed
Mechanised demining equipment operator vacancy in 13 SDB SSTS

Mechanised Demining Equipment Operator

Operates specialised machinery and robotic systems to clear territories from explosive ordnance.

No experience needed
UAV drone operator vacancy in 13 SDB SSTS

UAV (Drone) Operator

A military specialist who controls unmanned aerial vehicles, monitors their operation, and conducts analytical assessment of collected intelligence.

No experience needed
Electronic warfare operator-rifleman vacancy in 13 SDB SSTS

EW Operator-Rifleman

Combines tasks of operating electronic warfare systems against enemy UAVs with rifleman duties for direct protection of positions.

Records clerk vacancy at HQ of 13 SDB SSTS

Records Clerk

Responsible for documentation, record-keeping, and internal document flow at HQ. Basic computer skills welcome.

Training provided
Military accountant vacancy in 13 SDB SSTS

Accountant

Finance and economics specialist responsible for property/cash accounting and payroll. Knowledge of budget-sector regulations is desirable.

Medical nurse / combat medic vacancy in 13 SDB SSTS

Medical Nurse / Combat Medic

Monitors personnel health, supervises sanitary conditions, escorts patients, maintains medical records.

Driver-deminer categories C D E vacancy in 13 SDB SSTS

Driver-Deminer (categories C, D, E)

Responsible for timely task execution and keeping assigned vehicles in good condition. From you — experience and no bad habits. From us — respect and modern equipment.

Excavator operator vacancy in 13 SDB SSTS

Excavator / Tractor Operator

Performs excavation work with an excavator, ensures safety and proper machine operation.

Experience required
Signals operator vacancy in 13 SDB SSTS

Signals Operator

Ensures uninterrupted communication, delivery of operational information, and configuration of communications equipment between HQ and units.

Computer skills required
Cook vacancy in 13 SDB SSTS

Cook

Preparation of quality balanced meals for service members, primary culinary processing of raw ingredients.

Education welcome

Grow professionally and win together with us.

I want to join

I want to serve — frequently asked questions

Short and to the point. If your question isn't on the list — call: +380 96 165 94 89.

Do you accept candidates without military experience?
Yes. 8 of 11 positions are open to candidates without experience — from deminer and UAV operator to records clerk. A full training course is provided. Experience is required only for the excavator operator and the driver positions with licence categories C/D/E.
What are the age limits?
From 25 to 55 inclusive. Ukrainian citizenship, no criminal record or addictions, meeting basic medical requirements.
What about medical examination and MMC?
The military medical commission is passed under the standard Armed Forces procedure after a preliminary interview. A detailed list of examinations is provided upon request.
What is the salary?
Stable state financial support plus additional remuneration for combat and special missions. Exact figures per current orders are clarified by phone — they depend on position, rank, length of service, and tasks performed.
Where is the battalion based?
Regional Directorate "EAST" of SSTS. The battalion performs missions in de-occupied territories in Mykolaiv, Kherson, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv oblasts. The exact training/basing location is communicated after a preliminary interview.
How long is the training?
Depends on position. Basic training ranges from several weeks for support positions to several months for deminer and mechanised demining operator. Full state support applies during training.
What benefits are provided to the family in case of injury or death?
Standard state payments and the social package for Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemembers apply. Detailed insurance and family support terms are provided upon signing the contract.
Is career progression possible?
Yes. Training, qualification upgrades, NCO and officer ranks are available. Prior life and professional experience is taken into account.

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