Look for the staffing industry to operate at full-throttle as large swaths of the US face the overwhelming task of recovering from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

The need for construction and tradesmen will be acute as the areas begin to rebuild. Even before Hurricane Harvey, shortages of skilled labor were so bad in Texas that builders estimated it added as much as a month and half to the construction time for a new house, CBS News reported. "You can only imagine that it's going to be that much worse after the storm," said Scott Norman, executive director of the Texas Association of Builders.”

Healthcare workers are also needed. The American-Statesman reports nurses from the Austin, Texas area who serve in the National Guard are being called up to help with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

Orion Talent CEO Mike Starich expects to see a contraction in the labor market in the short term because of Hurricane Harvey, he said in a Q&A with IndustryWeek. However, over the next 12 to 24 months, Orion Talent expects to see a surge in the demand for waste removal, construction, building materials, transportation, environmental clean-up, household appliances and furniture among others. “These companies would need to staff up,” he said. Additionally, the possible loss of a half-million automobiles will put pressure on the labor market. “We are in touch with our customers, shifting our assets internally to adapt to this situation, Starich said.

Adecco USA is now recruiting approximately 3,000 customer service representatives to support individuals who need assistance in the aftermath of the Hurricane Harvey. The full-time, temporary positions are based in Dallas, Irving and Richardson, Texas.

The job openings are a great opportunity to help rebuild communities affected by the hurricane, according to the company. “In difficult times, it’s incredible to see so many people step up to help their neighbors, near and far,” said Adecco USA President Joyce Russell. “There’s still a lot of work to be done in Texas, but we know that there are thousands of helping hands ready and willing to make a difference.”

TrueBlue Inc.’s (NYSE: TBI) PeopleReady brand expects to hire more than 2,000 people to work toward the Houston area’s recovery. “In addition to rebuilding the community, these jobs are a valuable option for residents who have been displaced from their work due to the storm and floods,” the company stated. The work will mostly involve removal of debris and damaged materials, as well as construction activity during rebuilding.

Kelly Services Inc. (NASD: KELYA) is also hiring contact center talent in the aftermath of the hurricane. It is advertising on Glassdoor for TeleTech Hurricane Harvey relief customer service representatives; the direct-hire positions will last from two to four weeks and support those in need of emergency assistance, housing and referrals to other support organizations.