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

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

Job Type: Part-Time
Salary: $25.02 - $31.66
Closing Date: Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
To Apply: Submit Cover Letter, Resume, Application & References to Amy Benting, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk at abenting@daytonmn.gov

Under the direction of a Company Officer or Chief Officer, a Firefighter performs firefighting, emergency medical, rescue, and related duties in protecting life and property. Firefighters participate in training, public education, equipment and facility maintenance, and community engagement activities.

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.

For more information, please view full job description.

Part-Time Duty Crew Firefighter

City Hall Openings

No positions are available at this time.

Police Department Openings

See Police Department Recruitment page for information on applying.