Employment Opportunities
The City of Dayton’s mission to promote a thriving community and to provide residents with a safe and pleasant place to live while preserving our rural character, creating connections to our natural resources, and providing customer service that is efficient, fiscally responsible, and responsive.
City of Dayton Employment Application
City of Dayton Employment Application
Cover letters and resumes not accepted without a City application.
Appointment Application to City Commission & Boards
City Commission & Boards Application
Fire Department Openings
Part-Time Duty Crew Firefighter
This position responds to fire, rescue, medical, and other emergency incidents, participates in training and maintenance activities, and provides fire safety education and community relations to the public.
Email cover letter, resume, application and references to abenting@daytonmn.gov
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., seven days a week (not to exceed 30 hours)
Pay Range: $25.14 - $31.81 depending on qualifications.
Deadline: January 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Part-Time Duty Crew Firefighter Job Description
Paid On-Call Firefighters
Paid On-Call Firefighting is a rewarding and valuable way to serve your community. It takes dedication and many hours of training and education, but if you’re willing to put in the time and effort, there is a place in our department for you. Interested candidates should complete and submit an application found below and email it to City Clerk/Assistant City Administrator, Amy Benting abenting@daytonmn.gov
City of Dayton Employment ApplicationPolice Department Openings
See Police Department Recruitment page for information on applying.