Employment

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 Hall currently has no openings.

Cover letters and resumes not accepted without a City application.

Public Works Seasonal Openings

Public Works Seasonal Positions – 3 Openings

The City of Dayton is accepting applications for 3 seasonal workers in the Public Works Department. Duties include but are not limited to mowing parks, maintaining ball fields, street repair, and other miscellaneous duties in the Public Works Department. Qualified applicants must be at least 16 years of age, be able to lift and carry 50 pounds and have a valid Class D driver’s license with a good driving record. Hourly wage is $20.00 per hour.  No benefits. To apply, complete an application from the City’s website www.cityofdaytonmn.com and email to abenting@daytonmn.gov or mail application to 12260 South Diamond Lake Rd, Dayton, MN 55327. Positions open until filled.

Appointment Application to City Commission & Boards

Openings for the Parks and Planning Commission are normally posted every May to apply or reapply with terms starting July 1st.

Contact Jon Sevald (jsevald@daytonmn.gov) for more information on EDA terms and openings.

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

Police Department Openings

The City of Dayton, Mn is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Applicants must be MN POST eligible. Applicants must pass a complete background check and preferably a minimum of one year experience as a licensed police officer but not required. Dayton is one of the fastest growing cities in the state so come join the family.

• Benefits of being a Dayton Police Officer
• 2025 Top Patrol Pay $ 56.14
• 2026 Top Patrol Pay $ 60.65
(This includes longevity pay up to 13% after 16 years)
• Vacation up to 200 hours per year
• 104 additional paid holiday hours
• Work out on duty at department gym
• 3% Shift differential pay
• 4% Bilingual pay
• 6% Detective Pay
• Patrol Division, Traffic car, Detectives Division
• Lateral Officers could receive up to top patrol with longevity (depending on years of experience) and front-loaded vacation and sick time.

If you would like to hear more, please complete the following information and one of our team will reach out to you.