Walker graduated from High School in 1979 and went to work for Munce Bros through 1987. His primary duties consisted of moving household goods and heavy machinery.

He worked alongside his father, Bill, for his grandfather, Howard.

In 1987 the business was sold to Parker Transfer & they worked for them until 1989, continuing moving household goods.

In 1989 he went to work for Jerke Construction Co, doing rigging. He remained there until 2006.