Tom Wood Lexus

About Us

The Tom Wood Group is a family owned business operating for more than 55 years. Those many years of experience have taught us that our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing our employees top of the line training, compensation and benefits. The Tom Wood group operates with these CORE VALUES, guiding our delivery of excellent customer service: • Humbly Confident • Passionately Driven • Sincere Desire to Help Others • Uncompromising Integrity Are you ready for a bright future with this team?

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Under The Hood

Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?

Shop is heated

What is the size of the team I’d be working with?

23 technicians Tom Wood Lexus prides itself on a positive culture. We would rather have a shop full of positive people that work hard, than have a shop with strong master techs with negative attitudes.

What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?

Mon-Friday: 7:30A - 6:00P Saturday: 8:00A - 4:00P Sunday: CLOSED 2 teams work 8-5 Mon-Fri 3 teams work 4 days/week 7:30-6:00

What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?

3 tire machines, OEM tools, 2 Hunter alignment racks, wheel straightening machine, diamond cut wheel machine

What type of break room facility is provided?

2 large breakrooms with big screen tv, one has a large garage door for when weather is nice or we have a cookout.

How many bays does your shop have?

34 bays

How many repair orders do you average per month?

1,500-2,000

What is your parts ordering process?

We stock many popular OEM parts in-house. If not in stock, special order as needed.

What is your policy on side work?

Strictly prohibited.

Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?

We provide toolboxes and workbenches to all technicians.

Do you offer any skills training or continuing education opportunities?

We have a corporate training for basics/intro level technician training, as well as getting comfortable with Xtime inspection tool and media usage for inspections. We also pay for technicians to go to manufacturer training and get certified in all the necessary skills all the way up to Master level. Continued education via online and classroom training. We also have tuition reimbursement plans for courses taken while employed.

Can you describe opportunities for career growth at your business?

There are advancement opportunities available both at our location as well as in our entire organization.

Can you describe your performance review process?

We have an initial 60 day review as well as annual reviews unless it is required to have more at other intervals.

What type of safety training is required?

There are corporate level interactive video trainings and any required manufacturer training courses.

Can you describe how Techs work with and mentor younger techs?

Our tenured technicians do a great job of mentoring and teaching new technicians

How does your shop get involved with the local community?

Tom Wood is very involved in the community. We are the main sponsor for the automotive education at Ivy Tech Community College. We have an annual golf outing for the American Cancer Society. We have a toy drive for YMCA each year. We are also involved with Lincoln Tech, Wyotech, and J Everett Light Career Center.

Do you do anything with local high schools or tech schools to encourage more students to enter the profession?

Our corporate trainer recently recruited a few people from J Everett Light Career Center, which is a local high school level career center. We also invest in and recruit from Lincoln Tech and Ivy Tech locally, as well as Wyotech nationally.

Health Insurance Offered: We have an excellent medical insurance package on the first of the month after 60 days of employment. Employees also have options for spouses and families.
Dental Insurance Offered: Dental insurance is available on the first of the month after 60 days of employment. Employees also have options for spouses and families.
Vision Insurance Offered: Vision insurance is available on the first of the month after 60 days of employment. Employees also have options for spouses and families.
Retirement Plan Offered: 401K option is available for employees that are eligible based on age restrictions on the first of the month after 90 days of employment. Employer match of 25% of the first 6% saved. Fully vested after 6 years.
Sick Leave Offered: 3 days PTO after 90 days of employment. Renews annually.
Vacation Offered: 1 week vacation after 1 year of employment. 2 weeks at 2 years of employment. 3 weeks at 5 years of employment.
Paid Holidays Offered: We offer paid holidays starting immediately on hire date. All major national holidays.
ST / LT Disability Offered: We offer short term disability on the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
Life Insurance Offered: Tom Wood pays for employee life insurance of $10,000 on the first of the month after 60 days of employment. Employees have the option to purchase an increased amount of their own, or purchase for spouse, as well as dependents.
Uniforms Offered: Company provides uniforms for technicians.
Other Offered: Tuition reimbursement is available on a case-by-case basis.

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Shop Talk

How many cars can we get in the dealership at one time? Good question....a LOT! When weather is forecasted to be bad we bring as many in as possible. Hope everyone stayed safe last night and didn't have too much damage!

The Villages is having their annual diaper drive so Tom Wood Lexus purchased several bulk boxes of diapers and Kimberly, Parts Manager and Brooke, Digital Operations Manager went to drop those off.

We announced last month that Bryan Hanisch was selected as a Lexus Quality Champion. Here is a picture from his trip down to Daytona to officially receive the award.

Andrew graduated from his AAG program! He has gone through their schooling carrying a full time status and worked a full time schedule next to Ivan to learn/get hands on experience and not just doing lube tech services. We are so proud of him and he has been a great addition to our team!

We do in house wheel repairs.

Help collect toys for Toys for Tots?! Host an employee ugly Christmas sweater party with food and fun! Bring in a toy and we feed you :0) Great time...Toys for Tots pics to come soon. 2nd place winner pic shown.

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