His dayjob as a binman is well publicised as his nickname is 'The Boxing Binman'. During his teenage years he worked as a binman, waiter and hod carrier. The main businesses located in Ballybricken include Mr Binman and Tucon Engineering Company Ltd. In August 2012, his autobiography "The Binman Chronicles" was released. He and his corner men also come out wearing fluorescent yellow binman jackets. Chalkie worked as binman alongside Eddie Yeats and Curly Watts, as a driver.